Some Polygynous Societies Try to Reduce Competition by Practicing Sororal

question 46

Multiple Choice

Some polygynous societies try to reduce competition by practicing sororal polygyny, which is when the co-wives are __________.

• A) sisters
• B) good friends
• C) of similar temperament
• D) of very different ages

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Definitions:

Price

The financial contribution expected, compelled, or made in payment for something.

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries, used to control trade volumes.

Decrease in Supply

This occurs when there is a reduction in the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to supply at all possible prices.

Increase in Price

A situation where the cost of a product or service rises over a period of time.