Question 1

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

Question 2

What modern factor is making it less common for people to seek help from their kindred?

Accepted Answer

A)  aid from the state 
B)  increasing population 
C)  more frequent divorce 
D)  smaller family size 
A)  aid from the state 
B)  increasing population 
C)  more frequent divorce 
D)  smaller family size A

Question 3

Matrilineal descent affiliates individuals with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  kin of both sexes related to them through women 
B)  only male kin related to them through both men and women 
C)  only female kin related to them through both men and women 
D)  kin of both sexes related to them through men 
A)  kin of both sexes related to them through women 
B)  only male kin related to them through both men and women 
C)  only female kin related to them through both men and women 
D)  kin of both sexes related to them through men A

Question 4

Bride price occurs all over the world but is particularly common in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Africa 
B)  East Asia 
C)  Europe 
D)  South America 
A)  Africa 
B)  East Asia 
C)  Europe 
D)  South America

Question 5

Although avunculocal residence is rare,nearly all avunculocal societies are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrilineal 
B)  ambilineal 
C)  bilineal 
D)  patrilineal 
A)  matrilineal 
B)  ambilineal 
C)  bilineal 
D)  patrilineal

Question 6

Societies that practice dowry tend to be those in which __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  women contribute little to primary subsistence 
B)  men may be married to more than one woman at a time 
C)  there is a shortage of desirable husbands 
D)  there is little social stratification 
A)  women contribute little to primary subsistence 
B)  men may be married to more than one woman at a time 
C)  there is a shortage of desirable husbands 
D)  there is little social stratification

Question 7

Which of the following explanations for the universality of marriage has the most support from the ethnographic record and comparative animal studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  postpartum requirements 
B)  prolonged infant dependency 
C)  sexual competition 
D)  gender division of labor 
A)  postpartum requirements 
B)  prolonged infant dependency 
C)  sexual competition 
D)  gender division of labor

Question 8

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; ambilineal 
A)  unilineal; ambilineal 
B)  bilateral; unilineal 
C)  ambilineal; bilateral 
D)  bilateral; ambilineal

Question 9

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 10

How common is the neolocal residence pattern practiced by most North Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is very rare, being seen in only about 5 percent of known societies. 
B)  It is practiced by over half of all known societies. 
C)  It is fairly uncommon, being found in about one quarter of known societies. 
D)  It is nearly universal, being found in 99 percent of known societies. 
A)  It is very rare, being seen in only about 5 percent of known societies. 
B)  It is practiced by over half of all known societies. 
C)  It is fairly uncommon, being found in about one quarter of known societies. 
D)  It is nearly universal, being found in 99 percent of known societies.

Question 11

To whom are the goods first transferred in an indirect dowry?

Accepted Answer

A)  the bride's father 
B)  the groom's father 
C)  the groom 
D)  the chief 
A)  the bride's father 
B)  the groom's father 
C)  the groom 
D)  the chief

Question 12

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. 
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.

Question 13

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 14

Many Westerners view the practices of dowry,bride wealth,and bride service to be about "buying" a wife.Explain why this is an inaccurate description of economic marriage transactions.What is the purpose of such economic exchanges between families?

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1.Accur

Question 15

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?

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1.Suita

Question 16

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 gathering 
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 gathering

Question 17

Caste societies typically have __________ marriages.

Accepted Answer

A)  endogamous 
B)  exogamous 
C)  cross-cousin 
D)  incestuous 
A)  endogamous 
B)  exogamous 
C)  cross-cousin 
D)  incestuous

Question 18

The U.S.custom of the bride's family paying for the wedding is most similar to which type of marital exchange?

Accepted Answer

A)  dowry 
B)  bride service 
C)  bride price 
D)  gift exchange 
A)  dowry 
B)  bride service 
C)  bride price 
D)  gift exchange

Question 19

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 20

In a matrilineal descent group,__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  females rarely exercise authority in their kin groups 
B)  authority is passed down the line to the current female head of household 
C)  the elder woman makes all decisions concerning marriage and residence for the group 
D)  all decisions are made by a group of related women 
A)  females rarely exercise authority in their kin groups 
B)  authority is passed down the line to the current female head of household 
C)  the elder woman makes all decisions concerning marriage and residence for the group 
D)  all decisions are made by a group of related women

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

What modern factor is making it less common for people to seek help from their kindred?

Matrilineal descent affiliates individuals with __________.

Bride price occurs all over the world but is particularly common in __________.

Although avunculocal residence is rare,nearly all avunculocal societies are __________.

Societies that practice dowry tend to be those in which __________.

Which of the following explanations for the universality of marriage has the most support from the ethnographic record and comparative animal studies?

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

What is the primary contrast between avunculocal and matrilocal societies?

How common is the neolocal residence pattern practiced by most North Americans?

To whom are the goods first transferred in an indirect dowry?

How are members of a lineage connected?

In societies with unilineal descent,__________.

Many Westerners view the practices of dowry,bride wealth,and bride service to be about "buying" a wife.Explain why this is an inaccurate description of economic marriage transactions.What is the purpose of such economic exchanges between families?

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?

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

Caste societies typically have __________ marriages.

The U.S.custom of the bride's family paying for the wedding is most similar to which type of marital exchange?

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

In a matrilineal descent group,__________.

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Exam 14: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

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

What modern factor is making it less common for people to seek help from their kindred?

Matrilineal descent affiliates individuals with __________.

Bride price occurs all over the world but is particularly common in __________.

Although avunculocal residence is rare,nearly all avunculocal societies are __________.

Societies that practice dowry tend to be those in which __________.

Which of the following explanations for the universality of marriage has the most support from the ethnographic record and comparative animal studies?

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

What is the primary contrast between avunculocal and matrilocal societies?

How common is the neolocal residence pattern practiced by most North Americans?

To whom are the goods first transferred in an indirect dowry?

How are members of a lineage connected?

In societies with unilineal descent,__________.

Many Westerners view the practices of dowry,bride wealth,and bride service to be about "buying" a wife.Explain why this is an inaccurate description of economic marriage transactions.What is the purpose of such economic exchanges between families?

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?

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

Caste societies typically have __________ marriages.

The U.S.custom of the bride's family paying for the wedding is most similar to which type of marital exchange?

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

In a matrilineal descent group,__________.

What Is Anthropology?

Research Methods in Anthropology

Genetics and Evolution

Human Variation and Adaptation

Primates: Past and Present

The First Hominins and the Emergence of Homo

The Emergence of Homo sapiens and the Upper Paleolithic World

Food Production and the Rise of States

Culture and Culture Change

Communication and Language

Economics

Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism

Sex and Gender

Political Life: Social Order and Disorder

Religion and Magic

The Arts

Global Problems

Practicing and Applying Anthropology

Filters

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