Trobriand Islanders are divided into how many named exogamous clans?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
Answer: d
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A. Johann Blumenbach B. Joseph Arthur de Gobineau C. Carolus Linnaeus D. Franz Boas
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a. the men themselves b. the explorers' dogs c. the explorers' pigs d. the explorers' horses
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. chimpanzees b. bonobos c. gorillas d. orangutans