Distinguish between a clan and a lineage

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A lineage is a unilineal descent group composed of four to six generations descended from a common ancestor or founder. The members are related in exact genealogical terms. A clan is an extended unilineal kin group that consists of several lineages whose members claim common descent from a remote ancestor, usually mythological or legendary.

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The theory of natural selection was arrived at simultaneously and independently by two different scholars

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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It is essential that archaeologists take abundant, accurate, and detailed field notes during excavations because

a. archaeology destroys data as it is gathered; once a site is excavated it cannot be re-excavated. b. federal legislation mandates abundant, accurate, and detailed field notes. c. archaeology students generally learn field techniques from these notes. d. none of the above; it is not essential because archaeologists can always go back and reconstruct the excavation later. e. archaeologists very often forget what they have accomplished after the excavation is complete and they go home.

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The giving and receiving of birthday gifts is an example of __________

a. generalized reciprocity b. balanced reciprocity c. exchange d. a redistributive network

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Distinguish between sex and gender

What will be an ideal response?

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