Which of the Following Is TRUE About Marriage

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about marriage?

• A)About half of societies begin marriage with a publicly recorded ceremony, and the ceremony can be either festive or somber.
• B)Love is the primary basis for marriage in virtually every country.
• C)In some countries it is acceptable, and even desirable, to marry your sibling.
• D)Islamic wedding receptions are strictly segregated by sex, with men and women celebrating in different rooms.
• E)Same-sex couples are allowed to legally wed in most states.

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