Usually the dowry was given to the husband, even though it belonged to the wife and was considered her property

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F

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Alfred Binet developed the IQ test to:

A. measure general intelligence B. measure emotional intelligence C. measure job readiness D. determine if school children needed special education

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Among foragers

A. the lack of a clear domestic-public dichotomy contributes to reduced gender inequality. B. men excel under harsh living conditions and therefore accrue vastly more prestige than women accrue. C. men and women are equal; there is no gender inequality. D. warfare makes men dominant over women. E. the status of women declines when they provide most of the food.

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The cargo cults of Melanesia predated the arrival of Europeans in the region.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Bilateral descent is commonly found among all of the following except:

a. postindustrial societies. b. agricultural societies. c. tribal societies. d. industrial societies. e. foraging societies.

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