Question 1

Name three principles of North Indian kinship that are not usually found in U.S.kinship.

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They are hierarchy,p...

Question 2

In Minangkabau culture,once a son gets married he no longer remains a kinsmen of his original matrihouse.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the role of gender in unilineal kinship systems? How are these principles applied to daily life,and what is their role in structuring society?

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In unilineal kinship systems, gender plays a significant role in determining social organization and inheritance patterns. These systems are based on either patrilineal or matrilineal descent, meaning that individuals trace their ancestry through either their father's or mother's line.

In patrilineal systems, descent, inheritance, and social status are traced through the male line, while in matrilineal systems, they are traced through the female line. This means that in unilineal kinship systems, gender determines one's place within the social structure and their access to resources and power.

In daily life, these principles are applied through the ways in which individuals are expected to behave, the roles they are expected to fulfill, and the rights and responsibilities they have within their families and communities. For example, in patrilineal societies, men may have greater decision-making power and control over resources, while in matrilineal societies, women may hold more influence and authority.

These principles also play a crucial role in structuring society as a whole. They determine who holds positions of authority, who has access to land and other valuable resources, and who has the right to inherit property. They also shape social norms and expectations regarding gender roles and behavior.

Overall, the role of gender in unilineal kinship systems is central to the organization of society, the distribution of power and resources, and the perpetuation of social norms and traditions. It influences every aspect of daily life, from family dynamics to community leadership, and has a profound impact on the structure and functioning of these societies.

Question 4

In most human societies,inheritance and succession take place as part of the kin group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A group of kin who trace descent from a known common ancestor is called a __________.

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The answer of A group of kin who trace descent...

Question 6

The great variety of systems of kinship indicates to us that kinship is not based simply on biological relations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In patrilineal descent groups,inheritance moves from father to son.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Clans have more domestic and economic functions than religious functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a society classifies kin according to relative age,it would have different terms to designate older and younger brothers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Name the six primary forms of kinship that anthropologist recognize today.

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They are Eskimo,Iroq...

Question 11

In a unilineal kinship system,one is affiliated with family members on both the father's and mother's side.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a matrilineal society:

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A)  There is no concern over who the child's biological father is.
B)  Women occupy the politically important positions.
C)  Inheritance and succession pass from the mother's brother to her son.
D)  Men are afraid of women.
E)  Marriages are extremely stable.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

What is a segmentary lineage system?

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It is a form of sociopolitical...

Question 14

In Minangkabau culture,when a woman gets married she and her husband move into her family's "big house."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Matrilineage refers to a lineage formed by descent in the male line.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In tribal societies,kinship is the most important principle of association.Discuss some important functions of kinship in tribal societies using examples.

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In tribal societies, kinship is the most...

Question 17

There are more terms for kin in American society than in North Indian society.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 18

Kinship is important to the study of anthropology because:

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A)  It explains political rights and obligations for all industrialized societies.
B)  It determines the economic system of all societies.
C)  It plays the key role in determining rights and obligations in nonindustrial societies.
D)  It determines the foundation of all market economies in industrialized societies.
E)  It is the only social institution present in foraging and tribal societies.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The Nuer are a patrilineal society in which clans and lineages function as a type of political structure.This is called:

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A)  A segmentary lineage system.
B)  A segmentary corporate system.
C)  A unilineal political system.
D)  A bilateral lineage system.
E)  Political usufruct rights.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E) A

Question 20

The ties on which kinship systems are based:

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A)  Are scientifically accurate reflections of biological ties.
B)  Are culturally specified ties that rest on biological and conjugal relationships.
C)  Are defined culturally and have no relationship at all to biological ties.
D)  Are remembered only in societies that have developed writing.
E)  Are understood only by members of a society.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Name three principles of North Indian kinship that are not usually found in U.S.kinship.

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In Minangkabau culture,once a son gets married he no longer remains a kinsmen of his original matrihouse.

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What is the role of gender in unilineal kinship systems? How are these principles applied to daily life,and what is their role in structuring society?

In most human societies,inheritance and succession take place as part of the kin group.

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A group of kin who trace descent from a known common ancestor is called a __________.

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The great variety of systems of kinship indicates to us that kinship is not based simply on biological relations.

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In patrilineal descent groups,inheritance moves from father to son.

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Clans have more domestic and economic functions than religious functions.

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If a society classifies kin according to relative age,it would have different terms to designate older and younger brothers.

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Name the six primary forms of kinship that anthropologist recognize today.

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In a unilineal kinship system,one is affiliated with family members on both the father's and mother's side.

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What is a segmentary lineage system?

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In Minangkabau culture,when a woman gets married she and her husband move into her family's "big house."

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Matrilineage refers to a lineage formed by descent in the male line.

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In tribal societies,kinship is the most important principle of association.Discuss some important functions of kinship in tribal societies using examples.

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Name three principles of North Indian kinship that are not usually found in U.S.kinship.

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In Minangkabau culture,once a son gets married he no longer remains a kinsmen of his original matrihouse.

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What is the role of gender in unilineal kinship systems? How are these principles applied to daily life,and what is their role in structuring society?

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A group of kin who trace descent from a known common ancestor is called a __________.

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The great variety of systems of kinship indicates to us that kinship is not based simply on biological relations.

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In patrilineal descent groups,inheritance moves from father to son.

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Clans have more domestic and economic functions than religious functions.

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In tribal societies,kinship is the most important principle of association.Discuss some important functions of kinship in tribal societies using examples.

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