Which of the Following Differentiates Unilineal and Bilateral Descent Groups

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following differentiates unilineal and bilateral descent groups?

• A) Bilateral descent rules lead to more structured groupings than among unilineal descent groupings.
• B) Lineages are only part of bilateral descent groups.
• C) All cultures practicing unilineal descent rules exemplify all four types of unilineal descent groups.
• D) Unilineal descent groupings are more structured than bilateral descent groupings.

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Definitions:

Within

Inside or not further than a certain area, time period, or range.

Endo-

A prefix meaning "inside," "within," or "internal."

-cidal

A suffix indicating a substance or agent that kills or destroys a specified type of organism, such as bactericidal, which kills bacteria.

Killing

The act of causing death deliberately or due to negligence.