Brideprice Refers to __________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Brideprice refers to __________.

• A)the sale of women at auction to the highest bidder
• B)the joint contribution by the bride's and groom's families to the couple
• C)a gift to the groom's family from the bride's side
• D)the exchange of women between two matrilineal groups
• E)a gift to the bride's family from the groom's side

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