What do anthropologists mean by the term "matriarchy"?

What will be an ideal response?


Matriarchy refers to the rule of women over men.

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According to the ideas of inclusive fitness, an animal __________

a. is only concerned with its own survival and reproduction. b. the reproductive success of one's kin also matters c. only individual selection matters in evolution d. animals compete equally with all creatures of the same species

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Your mother’s sister’s child is your parallel cousin

a. True b. False

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Summarize the characteristics of the big-man/big-woman political systems, including where examples are found

What will be an ideal response?

Anthropology & Archaeology

Which of the following represents a basic approach to naming species in the fossil record?

a. lumping
b. arborealism
c. bipedalism
d. cloning

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