Question 1

All of the following statements regarding a lineage are correct except:

Accepted Answer

Not all lineages involve a totem. While some societies may have totems associated with their lineages, it is not a universal feature of all lineages.

Question 2

When kinship membership is traced either through males or through females but not both,it is called:

Accepted Answer

Unilineal kinship systems trace kinship through only one line, either through males (patrilineal) or through females (matrilineal). Bilateral kinship, on the other hand, traces kinship through both males and females, while ambilineal kinship allows individuals to choose which side of the family to trace their kinship from.

Question 3

Mitochondrial DNA and Y chromosome studies of the Maori indicate that their creation myth telling of their origins from the ancient place of Hawaiki is consistent with an origin in:

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Mitochondrial DNA and Y chromosome studies have shown that the Maori people have origins in the Polynesia and Southeast Asia region, which is consistent with their creation myth of coming from the ancient place of Hawaiki. India and Central Asia (A) are not consistent with the genetic studies or creation myth, as the Maori have no genetic or cultural ties to these regions. Morocco and northern Africa (B) and Australia (D) are also not consistent with the genetic studies or creation myth. North America (E) is completely unrelated to the Maori people's genetic and cultural heritage.

Question 4

An extended unilineal descent group whose members claim descent from a common ancestor but who cannot trace their genealogical links to that ancestor is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A clan is an extended unilineal descent group whose members claim descent from a common ancestor but who cannot trace their genealogical links to that ancestor. The other options are not accurate in their definitions. A family is typically a smaller social unit consisting of parents and children living together. A totem is a symbol or emblem representing a group or family. A lineage is a unilineal descent group where members can trace their ancestry to a known common ancestor. A kindred could refer to any group of people related by blood or marriage, but it is not specific to unilineal descent.

Question 5

All of the following statements about Han genealogy are correct except:

Accepted Answer

The tsu traces its ancestry through the male line, not the female line. This patrilineal system is a key aspect of Han genealogy.

Question 6

A clan is similar to a lineage except:

Accepted Answer

Clan members typically cannot trace the exact genealogical links to a common ancestor, distinguishing them from lineages where members can specify their familial connections.

Question 7

You belong to a patrilineal descent group.Which of the following belong(s)to the same group?

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The answer of You belong to a patrilineal descent group.Which...

Question 8

If you are a member of a patrilineal descent group:

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you are a member of a...

Question 9

In what country do we find aboriginal Maori people?

Accepted Answer

The aboriginal Maori people are native to New Zealand.

Question 10

All of the following are types of descent except:

Accepted Answer

The four choices listed (moiety, phratry, lineage, clan) are all forms of descent groups found in many societies around the world. "Institution" is not a type of descent but rather a general term referring to a formal organization or established practice within a society.

Question 11

In the Biocultural Connection box Maori Origins,what was the focus of the research on the Maori people?

Accepted Answer

The focus of the research on the Maori people was to connect DNA types with the people's origin myths, suggesting that DNA analysis can help to reveal information about a culture's history and beliefs.

Question 12

Among the Han,brothers and their sons were part of the same household and paternal uncles were like second fathers.What type of descent is this?

Accepted Answer

The fact that brothers and their sons were considered part of the same household and that paternal uncles were like second fathers indicates a patrilineal descent system in which lineage is traced through the male line.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a Maori cultural concept?

Accepted Answer

"Namus" is not a Maori cultural concept; it is a concept related to honor and modesty in some Middle Eastern cultures.

Question 14

Descent groups are associated with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Descent groups generally do not make laws for the state. This is the responsibility of the government or ruling authorities.

Question 15

A network of relatives within which individuals possess certain mutual rights and obligations is called:

Accepted Answer

The term "kinship" refers to a network of relatives who possess certain mutual rights and obligations. This can include family members related by blood as well as those related through marriage (affines). Descent refers specifically to the tracing of one's ancestry or lineage. Relative network and social network are broader terms that can encompass any kind of social connections or relationships, not just those based on kinship. Affinal relationships specifically refer to relationships formed through marriage.

Question 16

Matrilineal descent groups are associated with farming societies in which perform most of the labor in the house and gardens.

Accepted Answer

In matrilineal descent groups, women typically perform most of the labor in the house and gardens, as these societies often emphasize the role of women in agriculture and domestic tasks.

Question 17

A boy is born into a society that practices matrilineal descent.The person who exercises authority over him is his:

Accepted Answer

In societies that practice matrilineal descent, lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's side of the family. The mother's brother often plays a significant role in the upbringing and mentoring of the children, especially the boys, and may exercise authority over them.

Question 18

Among the Yako of Nigeria,an individual might inherit grazing lands from his father's patrilineal group,and livestock and ritual knowledge from his mother's matrilineal group.This is an example of which kind of descent?

Accepted Answer

The inheritance pattern described combines aspects of both patrilineal and matrilineal descent, resulting in a double descent system.

Question 19

Among the Hopi,which of the following functions as a landholding corporation,allocating land for the support of member households?

Accepted Answer

Among the Hopi, lineages function as landholding corporations and allocate land for the support of member households. Each lineage is responsible for managing and distributing its land and resources, and membership is determined through matrilineal descent.

Question 20

A young man of Jewish affiliation moves to New York City to find a job.Seeing no reason to "go it alone," he calls everyone he knows from both his mother's and father's side of the family,and attends various meetings to which he is invited.He is invited to multiple events and gatherings by virtue of his being related to various ancestors on both parents' side.These groups support him when he runs out of money and help him find an apartment and a job.We can say that he is a member of either a bilateral descent group or which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A young man of Jewish affiliation moves...

Quiz 10: Kinship-And-Descent