The term ________ refers to languages that have descended from the same ancestral language.
A. descendant languages
B. brother languages
C. protolanguages
D. daughter languages
E. sibling languages
Answer: D
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Among the Khanty in northwestern Siberia, infants not yet named are believed to be:
a. deities that must be worshipped b. evil spirits that must be named as soon as possible c. reincarnated ancestors who can talk to shamans d. nonhuman animals who must be lured into human cultural life
According to Eric Wolf, the peasant's ceremonial fund consists of
A) money distributed to the villagers by tourists who come to watch ceremonies. B) money and goods contributed by foreign missionaries. C) money collected by holding a church fair. D) money donated by the church to preserve traditional folk festivals. E) money and goods contributed by villagers to sponsor celebrations.
Male-female bonds, such as consortships, are advantageous to females because they gain protection from predators
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Matrilineal descent groups retain control of __________ while patrilineal descent groups do not
a. all lineage-owned property after a marriage b. both male and female members of the lineage c. male members of the lineage d. children