Which term describes a residence pattern in which a newly married couple resides with or near the wife’s parents?

a. Uxorilocal
b. Matrilocal
c. Maternalocal
d. Virilocal


Answer: a

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Archaeology is:

A. the study of the evolution of Homo sapiens. B. the study of the origins of diversity of languages. C. the study of variation among contemporary human groups. D. the study of culture and cultural evolution using the remains of past societies. E. the collection, display, and marketing of exotic artifacts from temples and tombs.

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Hanuman langurs are the only primates that practice infanticide

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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While elites in state societies control resources, production, and surplus just as chiefs do, a difference between them is __________

a. chiefs personally own all of these economic systems b. elites pay taxes rather than tribute c. elites retain the majority of surplus for their own use d. chiefs directly control their bureaucracies while elites do not

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