The marriage of several brothers to one woman:
a. sometimes occurs in Tibet.
b. is called primogeniture.
c. is necessary in pastoral societies.
d. occurs only in hunting and gathering societies.
e. creates an extreme sense of role ambiguity among children.
ANS: A
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