The Yanomami of Venezuela and Brazil have descent groups, which span more than one village and are
A. patrilineal and exogamous in nature.
B. purely horticultural.
C. matrilineal and primarily dependent on foraging.
D. typically led by a female leader.
E. without gender stratification.
Answer: A
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