What term refers to the kind of descent in which people choose the descent group that they join?

A. neolineal
B. patrilineal
C. ambilineal
D. matrilineal
E. bilineal


Answer: C

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Which of the following is a reason living in groups helps primates avoid predation?

a. Tasks are distributed equally among group members. b. Resources are often shared. c. One's individual chances of being attacked are minimized. d. Competition for food is minimal.

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Power that organizes and orchestrates the systemic interaction within and among societies is an example of:?

a. structural power
b. hard power
c. soft power
d. sanctions

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Why are genetics and evolution so important to anthropology?

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