Which of the following characterizes the Kapauku Papuans?

A) matrilineal descent
B) neolocal residence
C) patriclans
D) moieties


C) patriclans

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Which of the following statements accurately describes Tiwi society?

a. Women accumulate prestige as they age and accumulate large families. b. Women accumulate prestige only if they are skilled healers. c. Men avoid attempts to accumulate prestige in order to avoid conflict. d. Men use wealth strategically to accumulate prestige.

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A collection of gods and goddesses is known as:

a. pantheon b. dogma c. deity d. trinity

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________ is the branch of osteology that studies the evidence of disease and injury in human skeletal remains from archaeological sites

a. Forensic anthropology b. Primatology c. Anthropometry d. Paleoanthropology e. Paleopathology

Anthropology & Archaeology

The trend toward merging traditional religious principles with the workings of society is seen in:

a. The US anti-religious movement. b. Hollywood’s demonstration of fundamental beliefs. c. religious democracy. d. India’s modifying yoga as a simpler, less time consuming practice. e. secular religion.

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