Bilineal descent systems are __________

A) always found in pastoralist societies
B) less common than unilineal descent systems
C) the most common descent system known
D) most frequently linked with tropical horticulture


Answer: B

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The oldest known pieces of art to date are __________

A) engravings from South Africa B) statues from Germany C) cave paintings in France D) beads from the Indus Valley

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Given the data collected by a recent Australian government study on the Great Barrier reef we recognize

a. humans have protected the reef and it is now a model for restoration projects, worldwide. b. humans are killing the reef through acts of violence so discrete they are unable to be quelled by even military forces. c. humans are indifferent to the status of the reef. d. humans are destroying the reef through their own generated pollution. e. it is a relatively easy task to restore the world landmark.

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According to Frank Livingstone, war has had a significant effect on population growth in the last century

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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