Question 1

Among the matrilineal clans of the Iroquois,what was the preferred type of residence?

Accepted Answer

A)  matrilocal 
B)  patrilocal 
C)  either matrilocal or patrilocal 
D)  neolocal 
A)  matrilocal 
B)  patrilocal 
C)  either matrilocal or patrilocal 
D)  neolocal A

Question 2

What is the term for the process by which descent groups split into two more new descent groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  litigation 
B)  fission 
C)  dissolution 
D)  kin schism 
A)  litigation 
B)  fission 
C)  dissolution 
D)  kin schism B

Question 3

Discuss the intersection of kinship and genetics as told in the story of Cheddar man featured in "The Anthropologists World."

Accepted Answer

The story of Cheddar Man, featured in "The Anthropologists World," provides an interesting intersection of kinship and genetics. Cheddar Man was a Mesolithic human skeleton discovered in Cheddar Gorge, England, and through genetic analysis, it was revealed that he had dark skin and blue eyes. This discovery challenged previous assumptions about the appearance of early humans in Europe.

The intersection of kinship and genetics in this story lies in the understanding of human migration and the relatedness of different populations. The genetic analysis of Cheddar Man's remains revealed that he was closely related to individuals from present-day Britain, showing a genetic continuity in the region over thousands of years. This suggests a deep kinship connection between ancient and modern populations in the area.

Furthermore, the revelation of Cheddar Man's dark skin challenges traditional notions of race and ethnicity, highlighting the complex and interconnected nature of human genetics and ancestry. It serves as a reminder that our understanding of kinship and genetics is constantly evolving and that our shared human history is more interconnected than previously thought.

Overall, the story of Cheddar Man exemplifies the intersection of kinship and genetics by shedding light on the relatedness of ancient and modern populations and challenging preconceived notions about human ancestry and appearance.

Question 4

A lineage is described as a "corporate" descent group.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The members all work for the same company. 
B)  The lineage can own property. 
C)  All members derive their livelihood from the same source. 
D)  All members can be "hired" and "fired" by more senior members. 
A)  The members all work for the same company. 
B)  The lineage can own property. 
C)  All members derive their livelihood from the same source. 
D)  All members can be "hired" and "fired" by more senior members.

Question 5

Which statement about ambilineal descent groups is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are doubly unilineal. 
B)  They are likely to generate rivalry and divided loyalties among kin. 
C)  They enable individuals to affiliate with either the mother's or the father's descent group. 
D)  They allow older children to choose which uncles will teach them. 
A)  They are doubly unilineal. 
B)  They are likely to generate rivalry and divided loyalties among kin. 
C)  They enable individuals to affiliate with either the mother's or the father's descent group. 
D)  They allow older children to choose which uncles will teach them.

Question 6

Suppose that ego's father,father's brother,and mother's brother are all referred to by the same term and that ego's mother,mother's sister,and father's sister are all referred by the same term,and that the term "brother" includes ego's male cousins,and brothers.Which system of kinship terminology does this describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iroquois 
B)  Crow 
C)  Omaha 
D)  Hawaiian 
A)  Iroquois 
B)  Crow 
C)  Omaha 
D)  Hawaiian

Question 7

Anglo-Canadian culture uses Eskimo kinship terminology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Huron housing and residence pattern was matrilocal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe,in words that a non-specialist could understand,one bilateral and one unilineal system of kinship terminology.

Accepted Answer

Sure! In a bilateral system of kinship t

Question 10

You belong to a publicly recognized social entity by virtue of being a lineal descendant of a particular ancestor.What are you a member of?

Accepted Answer

A)  a descent group 
B)  a lineage 
C)  a clan 
D)  a moiety 
A)  a descent group 
B)  a lineage 
C)  a clan 
D)  a moiety

Question 11

Which statement regarding a male in a system of bilateral descent is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  He traces descent through his father for some purposes and through his mother for other purposes. 
B)  He traces descent through female lines only. 
C)  He traces descent through both parents simultaneously and recognizes multiple ancestors. 
D)  He traces descent through male lines only. 
A)  He traces descent through his father for some purposes and through his mother for other purposes. 
B)  He traces descent through female lines only. 
C)  He traces descent through both parents simultaneously and recognizes multiple ancestors. 
D)  He traces descent through male lines only.

Question 12

What label is most consistent with the type of research done by Harald Prins on the Aroostook Band?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical anthropology 
B)  medical anthropology 
C)  applied anthropology 
D)  salvage anthropology 
A)  physical anthropology 
B)  medical anthropology 
C)  applied anthropology 
D)  salvage anthropology

Question 13

The modified extended family in Canada cannot exist without residential proximity and rigidly defined obligations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A boy is born into a society that practises matrilineal descent.Who exercises the most authority over him?

Accepted Answer

A)  his mother 
B)  his father 
C)  his mother's brother 
D)  his father's sister 
A)  his mother 
B)  his father 
C)  his mother's brother 
D)  his father's sister

Question 15

Descent groups do little more than provide a sense of warmth and belonging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement about patrilineal descent systems is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not as common as matrilineal descent. 
B)  They give responsibility for training children to their mother or their mother's sister. 
C)  They are more likely than matrilineal descent systems to break up because of conflict. 
D)  They are largely patriarchal,thus placing women in subordinate positions. 
A)  They are not as common as matrilineal descent. 
B)  They give responsibility for training children to their mother or their mother's sister. 
C)  They are more likely than matrilineal descent systems to break up because of conflict. 
D)  They are largely patriarchal,thus placing women in subordinate positions.

Question 17

Which statement about Omaha kinship terminology is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is associated with matrilineal descent. 
B)  It designates ego's mother and her sisters by the same term. 
C)  It designates ego's father and his sisters by the same term. 
D)  It merges parallel cousins with ego's uncles and aunts. 
A)  It is associated with matrilineal descent. 
B)  It designates ego's mother and her sisters by the same term. 
C)  It designates ego's father and his sisters by the same term. 
D)  It merges parallel cousins with ego's uncles and aunts.

Question 18

If a society is divided into moieties,how many descent groups are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  unlimited 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  unlimited

Question 19

Which system of kinship terms is associated with matrilineal descent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eskimo 
B)  Omaha 
C)  Iroquois 
D)  Crow 
A)  Eskimo 
B)  Omaha 
C)  Iroquois 
D)  Crow

Question 20

Among the Haida of Canada's west coast,important families were divided into groups featuring names symbolic of their mythical origins.What term is used to describe these groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  bilateral 
B)  proximate 
C)  totemic 
D)  collaborative 
A)  bilateral 
B)  proximate 
C)  totemic 
D)  collaborative

Among the matrilineal clans of the Iroquois,what was the preferred type of residence?

What is the term for the process by which descent groups split into two more new descent groups?

Discuss the intersection of kinship and genetics as told in the story of Cheddar man featured in "The Anthropologists World."

A lineage is described as a "corporate" descent group.What does this mean?

Which statement about ambilineal descent groups is true?

Anglo-Canadian culture uses Eskimo kinship terminology.

The Huron housing and residence pattern was matrilocal.

Describe,in words that a non-specialist could understand,one bilateral and one unilineal system of kinship terminology.

You belong to a publicly recognized social entity by virtue of being a lineal descendant of a particular ancestor.What are you a member of?

Which statement regarding a male in a system of bilateral descent is true?

What label is most consistent with the type of research done by Harald Prins on the Aroostook Band?

The modified extended family in Canada cannot exist without residential proximity and rigidly defined obligations.

A boy is born into a society that practises matrilineal descent.Who exercises the most authority over him?

Descent groups do little more than provide a sense of warmth and belonging.

Which statement about patrilineal descent systems is true?

Which statement about Omaha kinship terminology is true?

If a society is divided into moieties,how many descent groups are there?

Which system of kinship terms is associated with matrilineal descent?

Among the Haida of Canada's west coast,important families were divided into groups featuring names symbolic of their mythical origins.What term is used to describe these groups?

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Exam 9: Kinship and Descent

Among the matrilineal clans of the Iroquois,what was the preferred type of residence?

What is the term for the process by which descent groups split into two more new descent groups?

Discuss the intersection of kinship and genetics as told in the story of Cheddar man featured in "The Anthropologists World."

A lineage is described as a "corporate" descent group.What does this mean?

Which statement about ambilineal descent groups is true?

Anglo-Canadian culture uses Eskimo kinship terminology.

The Huron housing and residence pattern was matrilocal.

Describe,in words that a non-specialist could understand,one bilateral and one unilineal system of kinship terminology.

You belong to a publicly recognized social entity by virtue of being a lineal descendant of a particular ancestor.What are you a member of?

Which statement regarding a male in a system of bilateral descent is true?

What label is most consistent with the type of research done by Harald Prins on the Aroostook Band?

The modified extended family in Canada cannot exist without residential proximity and rigidly defined obligations.

A boy is born into a society that practises matrilineal descent.Who exercises the most authority over him?

Descent groups do little more than provide a sense of warmth and belonging.

Which statement about patrilineal descent systems is true?

Which statement about Omaha kinship terminology is true?

If a society is divided into moieties,how many descent groups are there?

Which system of kinship terms is associated with matrilineal descent?

Among the Haida of Canada's west coast,important families were divided into groups featuring names symbolic of their mythical origins.What term is used to describe these groups?

The Nature of Anthropology

The Nature of Culture

The Beginnings of Human Culture

Language and Communication

Making a Living

Economic Systems

Sex and Marriage

Family and Household

Social Stratification and Groupings

Political Organization and the Maintenance of Order

Religion and the Supernatural

The Arts

Anthropology at Work

Cultural Change and the Future of Humanity

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