In Matrilineal Descent Systems

question 28

Multiple Choice

In matrilineal descent systems:

• A) women have greater power and authority than men.
• B) men control the inheritance and determine the matriline of their children.
• C) property and political office pass from one man to another, but through women.
• D) women and men have similar power and authority.
• E) women control property and political office.

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