Anthropologists Are Not Sure Why Some Societies Have Ambilineal Descent

question 9

Multiple Choice

Anthropologists are not sure why some societies have ambilineal descent groups, but one possible reason is

• A) ambilineal descent groups are transformed from unilineal groups under certain conditions.
• B) unilineal descent groups are not very effective.
• C) some sort of revolution took place.
• D) it makes it easier for people to trace their ancestry.