Question 1

In general, the incest taboo in unilineal societies is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   extended to all presumed unilineal relatives
B)   limited to parallel cousins
C)   extended to all cross and parallel cousins
D)   limited to the nuclear familyE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Societies with __________ descent have two rules of descent, each traced through links of one sex only, operating at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A)   double
B)   binary
C)   dual
D)   twofoldE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following characterizes the Kapauku Papuans?

Accepted Answer

A)   patriclans
B)   matrilineal descent
C)   neolocal residence
D)   moietiesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

In societies that practice matrilineal descent, a man belongs to the same descent group as his __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sister's son
B)   daughter
C)   brother's daughter
D)   uncle's motherE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Imagine how your life might be different if unilocal-rather than neolocal-were the rule in North American society. What social trends are generally associated with these residence patterns?

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Question 6

While there are many different possible combinations of unilineal descent groups, which two types of groups must go together?

Accepted Answer

A)   phratries and clans
B)   lineages and phratries
C)   moieties and lineages
D)   clans and moietiesE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Unilineal descent groups, such as clans and moieties, appear to perform which important social function?

Accepted Answer

A)   regulate who is and who is not a suitable marriage partner
B)   provide a system of laws to standardize behavior
C)   defend territorial boundaries between other groups
D)   determine which individuals will become leadersE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The North American tradition of giving a child the father's last name __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   does not denote membership in a particular lineage
B)   indicates membership in the father's clan
C)   determines the patrilineal kin group of the child
D)   does not suggest that the biological father is also the social fatherE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Why is an ambilineal society not divided into separate kin groups, as in unilineal systems?

Accepted Answer

A)   A person belongs to more than one group and cannot live in several places at once.
B)   They are organized by religious group membership, rather than kin groups.
C)   The number of relatives in an ambilineal society is too small to create large kin groups.
D)   Intermarriage between groups makes it hard to keep track of kin groups in ambilineal systems.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Among the Chuukese, who have a matrilineal system, a mother may receive aid from whom when disciplining her adolescent child?

Accepted Answer

A)   her brother
B)   an elder son
C)   her mother
D)   her sisterE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Depopulation is likely to change a(n)  __________ system into a(n)  __________ one.

Accepted Answer

A)   unilineal; ambilineal
B)   bilateral; unilineal
C)   ambilineal; bilateral
D)   bilateral; ambilinealE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

In a bilateral system, your __________ shares your exact kin group.

Accepted Answer

A)   brother
B)   mother
C)   child
D)   grandparentE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Explain the differences between a lineage and a clan, and give examples of societies that use each descent system.

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Question 14

The term "totem" refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   an animal or plant name used to refer to a kin group
B)   any object with magical powers
C)   any object considered taboo
D)   an identifying mark on one's skinE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Among foraging societies, what factor favors a bilocal residence pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)   low rainfall
B)   a lack of big game
C)   frequent warfare
D)   reliance on low-protein foodsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

How are members of a lineage connected?

Accepted Answer

A)   They can trace descent from a common ancestor through known links.
B)   They believe themselves to be descended from a common ancestor.
C)   They are related through frequent marriage between their two communities.
D)   They are all members of a multi-generational, extended household.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Marital residence largely predicts the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   types of kin groups found in a society
B)   average fertility rate
C)   dependence on market transactions
D)   style of marital exchange practicedE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Whether the couple lives with the husband's or wife's kin can have important consequences for the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   status of the husband or wife
B)   economic stability of the family
C)   educational potential for the children
D)   relationship with elderly parentsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The presence of patrilocal residence pattern can often be predicted in societies that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   frequently fight with neighboring groups, so the sons are needed close to home for defense
B)   rely on women to contribute the largest portion of food to the diet
C)   live in countries with commercial or money exchange systems
D)   practice hunting and gatheringE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Compare and contrast matrilocal and patrilocal residence, giving specific examples where appropriate.

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Exam 11: Marital Residence and Kinship

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In societies that practice matrilineal descent, a man belongs to the same descent group as his __________.

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In a bilateral system, your __________ shares your exact kin group.

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Imagine how your life might be different if unilocal-rather than neolocal-were the rule in North American society. What social trends are generally associated with these residence patterns?

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Marital residence largely predicts the __________.

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Explain the differences between a lineage and a clan, and give examples of societies that use each descent system.

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While there are many different possible combinations of unilineal descent groups, which two types of groups must go together?

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The North American tradition of giving a child the father's last name __________.

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Unilineal descent groups, such as clans and moieties, appear to perform which important social function?

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Among the Chuukese, who have a matrilineal system, a mother may receive aid from whom when disciplining her adolescent child?

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Among foraging societies, what factor favors a bilocal residence pattern?

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The presence of patrilocal residence pattern can often be predicted in societies that __________.

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The term "totem" refers to __________.

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Why is an ambilineal society not divided into separate kin groups, as in unilineal systems?

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Which of the following characterizes the Kapauku Papuans?

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Depopulation is likely to change a(n) __________ system into a(n) __________ one.

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In general, the incest taboo in unilineal societies is __________.

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Societies with __________ descent have two rules of descent, each traced through links of one sex only, operating at the same time.

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