Polygynous marriages often serve important economic and political functions; for instance, the number of wives a man has may be an indicator of his wealth, prestige, and status
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
TRUE
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The Upper Paleolithic:
a. is divided into five different industries, based on stone tool technologies. b. is characterized by the invention of iron tools. c. is a cultural period attributed primarily to Neandertals. d. began about 150,000 years ago. e. began at the onset of the Pleistocene.
What is the major cause of the disappearance of native languages?
A) They are not able to create new terms to keep up with technological advances. B) Most nations have outlawed the use of indigenous languages. C) The languages are no longer being taught to children. D) It is nearly impossible to learn a language without an associated writing system.
What colonial power first settled among the Nukumanu?
A) Great Britain B) Holland C) Spain D) Germany E) France
An “aunt” or “uncle” who has no biological or marital relationship is an example of
a. a cross cousin. b. fictive kin. c. an affine. d. a parallel cousin. e. a consanguine.