The single most important relationship in a kinship system is the consanguinal (blood) relationship
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following is typically found in preliterate societies with a form of state political organization, serving to transmit and preserve a culture's legal and political precedents and practices?
a. Epics b. Legends c. Myths d. Tales e. Sagas
Capitalist societies share three basic ideals. Which of the following is one of these ideals?
A. The elements of production are communally owned. B. Nations are free to maximize profits and accumulate wealth. C. Land and resources should be owned and controlled by the state government, while production and services are in the hands of free enterprise. D. Free competition and consumer independence are basic to all economic activities.
Which of the following is NOT a reason kinship systems are important to every society?
a. They establish patterns of cooperation between men and women and a basis for rearing children. b. They extend one’s relationships to a larger group of people. c. They help people adapt to interpersonal and environmental challenges. d. They provide a way to share certain pieces of property that cannot be divided. e. They allow outsiders to identify individuals within a cultural and social setting.
Which of the following statements about religion and technology is NOT true?
a. There are currently dating and other social websites tied to religion. b. The Internet has changed today's ability to influence masses of people through religion. c. Jerry Falwell and Oral Roberts were two of the more popular televangelists. d. Televangelism was particularly successful with those who were well-educated and did not attend church. e. In the 1970s, televangelism began in the U.S. and spread widely for a time.