In the U.S. we most commonly practice bilateral descent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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A. Terra Amata, France B. Olduvai Gorge, Africa C. Wonerwerk Cave, South Africa D. Zhoukoudian, China
The transition that is effected in a rite of passage is comparable to:
a. social death and rebirth b. marriage and union c. sorcery and witchcraft d. specialization
One of the major changes that the 20th century brought to the Inuit was:
a. Opportunities to enter the commercial fur trade and government employment. b. Almost complete extinction in the inland hunting grounds, forcing Inuit to live on the seacoast. c. Persecution by the government, leading to a reduction in Inuit numbers by more than 75 percent. d. Schooling opportunities that led most Inuit to migrate to more temperate climates. e. Almost complete extinction in native fisheries, forcing Inuit to move away from the coastline.
In 1832 the Spanish government relieved the Catholic Church of its authority over California missions, resulting in __________
a. the release of Native Americans confined on them b. little change since the missions continued to be run in the same fashion by secular overseers c. claims of cruelty by Native Americans who appealed against the church to the Spanish government d. a pretext for the Americans taking of California in order to protect Native Americans