The great majority of known unilineal descent systems around the world are __________

a. matrilineal
b. patrilineal
c. patriarchal
d. matriarchal


Answer: b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In Ganda society, each clan is associated with a particular __________

a. animal b. elder c. mother d. ancestor

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Division of labor refers to the person or organized group responsible for producing something

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Among the MundurucĂș of Brazil, who controls the rights to use land?

A) the village B) the family C) the kin group D) the individual

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