What are honor killings?
a. Murder condoned by the genealogical group in order to retaliate for shame of unapproved sexual activity
b. Murder against the genealogical group by those who wish to take its women and other possessions
c. Public shaming of individuals who have engaged in adulterous activities? this usually consists of verbal insults and flogging
d. Also called namus, this is the process of adapting to foreign cultures and giving up one’s connection to ancestor worship
e. Historical feuds between lineages that last for more than four generations
ANSWER: a
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