Matrilineal descent groups are associated with farming societies in which _____ perform most of the labor in the house and gardens

a. men
b. women
c. womens’ brothers
d. children
e. hired workers


ANSWER: b

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Which word below has undergone semantic derogation?

A hussy B whore C mistress D dame E all of the above

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Which of the following scientists divided humans into subspecies based on geographic location?

a. Johan Blumenbach b. Carolus Linnaeus c. Charles Darwin d. Franz Boas e. Fatimah Jackson

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According to Spradley and McCurdy in "Law and Order," the system of legal levels in the Zapotec village of Ralu'a means that disputes can only be settled by the presidente or principales

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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