In patrilineal societies, virginity is a political resource used by families
a. True
b. False
ANSWER:
True
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In China, a market of kidnapped girls has developed in order to stabilize the gender skewing caused by the one-child policy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Kwakwaka'wakw believe they need to control hunger in their society in order to:
A) ?ensure a good hunting season. B) ?keep evil spirits away from children. C) ?solve the problems of greed, conflict, and child rearing. D) ?ensure a plentiful supply of food for the group.
Which of these groups is frequently noted as having near equality between men and women?
a. Modern U.S. society b. The Kofyar of Nigeria c. The Iroquois of northeastern North America d. Traditional Yoruba society of Nigeria
Which of the following best describes the nature of Upper Paleolithic occupations in the New World?
a. There are no documented occupations that coincide with the presence of Beringia. b. People were adapted to high-latitude conditions as early as 50,000 ya. c. The Upper Paleolithic peoples from northern Asia were culturally and geographically capable of entering the New World. d. Colder climates and sparse resources existed in the coastal regions, compared to the interior. e. The biological evidence of the earliest people are prolific.