A Boy Is Born into a Society That Practices Matrilineal

question 86

Multiple Choice

A boy is born into a society that practices matrilineal descent.The person who exercises authority over him is his:

• A)sister.
• B)father.
• C)mother.
• D)mother's brother.
• E)father's brother.

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