An Extended Unilineal Kinship Group, Often Consisting of Several Lineages

question 21

Multiple Choice

An extended unilineal kinship group, often consisting of several lineages, whose members claim common descent from a remote ancestor is called a:

• A) phratry
• B) descent group
• C) clan
• D) lineage

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Definitions:

Kinship System

The pattern of social relationships and roles within a culture that are determined by blood relationship (consanguinity) and marriage (affinity).

Sudanese

Pertaining to Sudan, its people, culture, or languages; can also refer to specific ethnic classification systems in anthropology.

Eskimo

A term historically used to describe Inuit and Yupik peoples of the Arctic, though it is considered outdated and potentially offensive in some contexts.

Nigerian

Pertaining to Nigeria, a country located in West Africa, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and as one of the largest economies and populations on the continent.