In rural China and India, only males carry on the family surname. This is an example of which of the following terms?

A. Patrilineal
B. Matrilineal
C. Ambilineal
D. Patrilocal


A. Patrilineal

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. premeditated. b. committed on impulse. c. accidental. d. self-inflicted.

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a. pursuit b. position taking c. contrasting d. puzzle-solution

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

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