The majority of kinship systems found in the world are based on the unilineal principle

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T

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An important element in Confucianism was the idea of __________

a. gender equality b. filial piety c. female inheritance in equal proportion to male inheritance d. just warfare

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The fact that there are thousands of languages tells us that language is __________.

A) not completely biologically determined B) not affected by cultural variation C) arranged primarily by geography D) the most difficult aspect of cultural anthropology

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Why do the Nacirema place so much emphasis on the latipsoh?

A) It is the temple where individuals who are sick go for healing. B) It is a ritual tool that the Holy Mouth Man uses to pierce teeth. C) It is a ritual garment that individuals wear in order to be healed. D) It is a shrine that is used to increase one's economic successes. E) It is a precious gem found only on Nacirema lands.

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The primary goal of archaeological excavations is to

a. recover valuable treasures. b. understand how people lived long ago. c. give students experience in fieldwork. d. popularize the field of archaeology and anthropology more generally.

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