The Yanomami of Venezuela and Brazil have descent groups, which span more than one village and are

A. matrilineal and primarily dependent on foraging.
B. typically led by a female leader.
C. without gender stratification.
D. purely horticultural.
E. patrilineal and exogamous in nature.


Answer: E

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