Polygyny was rare in chiefdom societies because it diluted the power of a single ruling lineage
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: F
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The pace of change in technology has recently been slowing down due to socio-political disruptions
a. True b. False
A big man has supporters in many villages, while a village head has supporters only in his own village
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Sir James Frazer is very likely correct in his belief that science would replace religious beliefs
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Regarding cousin marriage, which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. The U.S. is the only Western country that has laws against first-cousin marriage. b. In the U.S., 19 states permit first-cousin marriage. c. Genetic research does not show that there is marked increase in inheritable weakness for children of first cousins. d. Laws against first-cousin marriage in the U.S. were enacted the popularity of evolutionary theories. e. In the U.S., some states have no laws prohibiting marriage between relatives.