In Societies That Practice Matrilineal Descent, a Man Belongs to the Same

question 39

Multiple Choice

In societies that practice matrilineal descent, a man belongs to the same descent group as his __________.

• A) sister's son
• B) daughter
• C) brother's daughter
• D) uncle's mother

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