The Expression "Matrilineal Puzzle" Refers to Which of the Following

question 76

Multiple Choice

The expression "matrilineal puzzle" refers to which of the following situations?

• A) Men live with their mother's brothers, but inherit from their fathers.
• B) Women who are not lineage members are relied on to produce the children who perpetuate the lineage.
• C) Men who are not lineage members are relied on to produce the children who perpetuate the lineage.
• D) Men inherit from their mother's brothers, but live with their fathers.

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