In a System of Unilineal Descent

question 25

Multiple Choice

In a system of unilineal descent:

• A)The grandfather is recognized as the only father.
• B)Descent groups,which include relatives from both the father's and the mother's side,are formed.
• C)A household is composed of a man,his wife,his sons,and their children.
• D)A man is not allowed to marry his cousin.
• E)An individual belongs to the descent group of either the mother or the father,but not both.

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