Bridewealth occurs frequently in horticultural societies, whereas goods and wealth paid by the bride's family to the groom's family is most common in agricultural states. This type of marital exchange is known as the:

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The type of marital exchange described in the question is known as a dowry. It involves the transfer of wealth or goods from the bride's family to the groom's family. This is most common in agricultural societies. Bridewealth, on the other hand, involves the transfer of wealth or goods from the groom's family to the bride's family and is more common in horticultural societies. The other answer options (A, C, D, E) are not relevant or accurate descriptions of this type of marital exchange.

Bridewealth Occurs Frequently in Horticultural Societies, Whereas Goods and Wealth