How Does the Samoan Ambilineal System Differ from Unilineal Systems

question 55

Multiple Choice

How does the Samoan ambilineal system differ from unilineal systems?

• A) Individuals may belong to a number of ambilineal groups.
• B) Marriage is often regulated by group membership.
• C) Groups are identified by an emblem or totem.
• D) The descent group may own shared land.

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