"which theory posits that the postcolonial world can become like the countries of the developed world if they follow the lead of the developed world economically, politically, and socially? "

Modernization theory

Explanation:

Modernization theory is known to be utilized in order to describe modernization process within a society. Modernization tends to refer to the state of continuous transition from a traditional to contemporary society. Modernization theory was originated from notion of Max Weber who was a  German sociologist, he provided the ground work for modernization paradigm which was further developed Talcott Parsons.

answer; i believe that the correct answer is (tabula rasa);

it depends on which society you are referring to. many civilization performed rituals so the gods would with their growing season but the most well known is that of the aztecs. they would make sacrifices, usually animals, but sometimes humans as well.