Question 1

What feature of unilineal descent groups enables them to act as separate and distinct units?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual membership in a group is very clear. 
B)  Individuals may be members of multiple groups simultaneously. 
C)  The group allows for a very large unit of related individuals. 
D)  The group is naturally limited to a small, tightly knit unit. 
A)  Individual membership in a group is very clear. 
B)  Individuals may be members of multiple groups simultaneously. 
C)  The group allows for a very large unit of related individuals. 
D)  The group is naturally limited to a small, tightly knit unit. A

Question 2

Patrilineal societies, but not matrilineal societies, tend to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  locally exogamous 
B)  kin group endogamous 
C)  kin group exogamous 
D)  locally endogamous 
A)  locally exogamous 
B)  kin group endogamous 
C)  kin group exogamous 
D)  locally endogamous A

Question 3

In a unilineal descent system, an individual __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  belongs to only one line of descent 
B)  belongs to two distinct lines of descent 
C)  may belong to multiple lines of descent 
D)  changes his or her line of descent several times throughout his or her life 
A)  belongs to only one line of descent 
B)  belongs to two distinct lines of descent 
C)  may belong to multiple lines of descent 
D)  changes his or her line of descent several times throughout his or her life A

Question 4

In which system of kinship terminology are the terms for father and father's brother the same, mother and mother's sister the same, as well as mother and mother's brother's daughter?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Why is matrilocal residence not quite a mirror image of patrilocal residence?

Accepted Answer

A)  In matrilocal societies, the husband's kin often are not far away. 
B)  In matrilocal societies, the head of the family is the eldest man. 
C)  In patrilocal societies, the wife moves into the household of her father's uncle. 
D)  In patrilocal societies, the wife's move to her husband's household is temporary. 
A)  In matrilocal societies, the husband's kin often are not far away. 
B)  In matrilocal societies, the head of the family is the eldest man. 
C)  In patrilocal societies, the wife moves into the household of her father's uncle. 
D)  In patrilocal societies, the wife's move to her husband's household is temporary.

Question 6

Unilineal descent groups are nearly universal. What important social functions do they serve cross-culturally?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Children in all societies are required to marry outside of their __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nuclear family 
B)  village 
C)  religious community 
D)  caste 
A)  nuclear family 
B)  village 
C)  religious community 
D)  caste

Question 8

What is the primary contrast between avunculocal and matrilocal societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avunculocal societies fight internally, while matrilocal societies fight externally. 
B)  Avunculocal societies fight externally, while matrilocal societies fight internally. 
C)  Avunculocal societies have exogamous marriage, while matrilocal societies have endogamous marriage. 
D)  Avunculocal societies have endogamous marriage, while matrilocal societies have exogamous marriage. 
A)  Avunculocal societies fight internally, while matrilocal societies fight externally. 
B)  Avunculocal societies fight externally, while matrilocal societies fight internally. 
C)  Avunculocal societies have exogamous marriage, while matrilocal societies have endogamous marriage. 
D)  Avunculocal societies have endogamous marriage, while matrilocal societies have exogamous marriage.

Question 9

Among which group did anthropologist James Watson study a modern use of kinship relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese migrants 
B)  African pastoralists 
C)  aboriginal Australians 
D)  urban Londoners 
A)  Chinese migrants 
B)  African pastoralists 
C)  aboriginal Australians 
D)  urban Londoners

Question 10

In societies with unilineal descent, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  some very close biological relatives are excluded from one's kin group 
B)  all individuals who reside together are considered kin 
C)  the kin group rarely acts as a unit 
D)  no biological relatives are excluded from the kin group 
A)  some very close biological relatives are excluded from one's kin group 
B)  all individuals who reside together are considered kin 
C)  the kin group rarely acts as a unit 
D)  no biological relatives are excluded from the kin group

Question 11

What factor has been discovered by Elman Service to explain bilocal residence?

Accepted Answer

A)  a drastic loss of population because of infectious disease 
B)  population increase due to increased health care delivery since WWII 
C)  an indifference to social change by the married couple 
D)  a complete breakdown of social customs 
A)  a drastic loss of population because of infectious disease 
B)  population increase due to increased health care delivery since WWII 
C)  an indifference to social change by the married couple 
D)  a complete breakdown of social customs

Question 12

Because of its ego-centered nature, which of the following is least likely to serve as a permanent or persistent group?

Accepted Answer

A)  kindred 
B)  patrilineage 
C)  matrilineage 
D)  ambilineal descent group 
A)  kindred 
B)  patrilineage 
C)  matrilineage 
D)  ambilineal descent group

Question 13

Which of the following rights may be afforded to the headman or the elders of a clan?

Accepted Answer

A)  to assign land for use by a clan member 
B)  to charge someone a fine for breaking a law 
C)  to force a settlement between two arguing parties 
D)  to restrict access to wealth and prestige to certain groups 
A)  to assign land for use by a clan member 
B)  to charge someone a fine for breaking a law 
C)  to force a settlement between two arguing parties 
D)  to restrict access to wealth and prestige to certain groups

Question 14

Which kinship terminology system is used by most North Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inuit 
B)  Crow 
C)  Omaha 
D)  Sudanese 
A)  Inuit 
B)  Crow 
C)  Omaha 
D)  Sudanese

Question 15

Many anthropologists suggest that neolocal residence is related to the presence of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a commercial economy 
B)  overpopulation 
C)  an egalitarian social structure 
D)  food collecting 
A)  a commercial economy 
B)  overpopulation 
C)  an egalitarian social structure 
D)  food collecting

Question 16

Which system of kinship terminology is the least complex?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

In societies that recognize bilateral kinship, members of the household use the same kinship terms for both __________ and __________ kin.

Accepted Answer

A)  consanguineal; affinal 
B)  neolocal; patrilocal 
C)  matrilineal; patrilineal 
D)  ambilineal; marital 
A)  consanguineal; affinal 
B)  neolocal; patrilocal 
C)  matrilineal; patrilineal 
D)  ambilineal; marital

Question 18

Which is by far the most common marital residence pattern (found in 67 percent of all societies) documented by anthropologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  patrilocal 
B)  matrilocal 
C)  bilocal 
D)  neolocal 
A)  patrilocal 
B)  matrilocal 
C)  bilocal 
D)  neolocal

Question 19

What sort of residence pattern is usually seen in societies whose warfare is purely external?

Accepted Answer

A)  matrilocal 
B)  patrilocal 
C)  bilocal 
D)  neolocal 
A)  matrilocal 
B)  patrilocal 
C)  bilocal 
D)  neolocal

Question 20

What is one way in which descent group members support each other economically?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing food for feasts or ceremonies 
B)  determining who is a suitable marriage partner 
C)  fighting together in warfare 
D)  revering a shared ancestor 
A)  providing food for feasts or ceremonies 
B)  determining who is a suitable marriage partner 
C)  fighting together in warfare 
D)  revering a shared ancestor

What feature of unilineal descent groups enables them to act as separate and distinct units?

Patrilineal societies, but not matrilineal societies, tend to be __________.

In a unilineal descent system, an individual __________.

In which system of kinship terminology are the terms for father and father's brother the same, mother and mother's sister the same, as well as mother and mother's brother's daughter?

Why is matrilocal residence not quite a mirror image of patrilocal residence?

Unilineal descent groups are nearly universal. What important social functions do they serve cross-culturally?

Children in all societies are required to marry outside of their __________.

What is the primary contrast between avunculocal and matrilocal societies?

Among which group did anthropologist James Watson study a modern use of kinship relationships?

In societies with unilineal descent, __________.

What factor has been discovered by Elman Service to explain bilocal residence?

Because of its ego-centered nature, which of the following is least likely to serve as a permanent or persistent group?

Which of the following rights may be afforded to the headman or the elders of a clan?

Which kinship terminology system is used by most North Americans?

Many anthropologists suggest that neolocal residence is related to the presence of __________.

Which system of kinship terminology is the least complex?

In societies that recognize bilateral kinship, members of the household use the same kinship terms for both and kin.

Which is by far the most common marital residence pattern (found in 67 percent of all societies) documented by anthropologists?

What sort of residence pattern is usually seen in societies whose warfare is purely external?

What is one way in which descent group members support each other economically?

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Exam 11: Marital Residence and Kinship

What feature of unilineal descent groups enables them to act as separate and distinct units?

Patrilineal societies, but not matrilineal societies, tend to be __________.

In a unilineal descent system, an individual __________.

In which system of kinship terminology are the terms for father and father's brother the same, mother and mother's sister the same, as well as mother and mother's brother's daughter?

Why is matrilocal residence not quite a mirror image of patrilocal residence?

Unilineal descent groups are nearly universal. What important social functions do they serve cross-culturally?

Children in all societies are required to marry outside of their __________.

What is the primary contrast between avunculocal and matrilocal societies?

Among which group did anthropologist James Watson study a modern use of kinship relationships?

In societies with unilineal descent, __________.

What factor has been discovered by Elman Service to explain bilocal residence?

Because of its ego-centered nature, which of the following is least likely to serve as a permanent or persistent group?

Which of the following rights may be afforded to the headman or the elders of a clan?

Which kinship terminology system is used by most North Americans?

Many anthropologists suggest that neolocal residence is related to the presence of __________.

Which system of kinship terminology is the least complex?

In societies that recognize bilateral kinship, members of the household use the same kinship terms for both __________ and __________ kin.

Which is by far the most common marital residence pattern (found in 67 percent of all societies) documented by anthropologists?

What sort of residence pattern is usually seen in societies whose warfare is purely external?

What is one way in which descent group members support each other economically?

What Is Anthropology

Culture and Culture Change

Culture and the Individual

Understanding and Explaining Culture

Communication and Language

Getting Food

Economic Systems

Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism

Sex and Gender

Marriage and the Family

Associations and Interest Groups

Political Life: Social Order and Disorder

Religion and Magic

The Arts

Practicing and Applying Anthropology

Health and Illness

Global Problems

Filters

In societies that recognize bilateral kinship, members of the household use the same kinship terms for both and kin.