A society that is organized into moieties has a particular social organization that structures it into which of the following?
A. several competing patrilineal clans
B. a single, fictional family
C. a clear, pyramidal hierarchy
D. equal halves with specific functions
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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