Question 1

Through what practice do lineages develop new alliances within the larger social system?

Accepted Answer

Exogamy, the practice of marrying outside one's own group, helps lineages develop new alliances within the larger social system by establishing connections with other groups or lineages.

Question 2

In which kinship terminology are ego's "brother" and "sister" distinguished from "cousins" and both father's brother and mother's brother are given the same kinship term,"uncle"?

Accepted Answer

The Eskimo kinship system, also known as the lineal system, distinguishes between the nuclear family and other relatives, which is why "brother" and "sister" are separate from "cousins." Additionally, it simplifies terms outside the nuclear family, so both father's brother and mother's brother are referred to as "uncle."

Question 3

What was the primary purpose of advocacy anthropology among the Micmac?

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Question 4

The splitting of a descent group into two or more entities is called:

Accepted Answer

The splitting of a descent group into two or more entities is called "fission." "Fusion" refers to the merging of two or more descent groups, "fraction" is not a term used in anthropology, "code switching" refers to the alternation of two or more languages within a conversation or discourse, and "delineation" refers to the act of outlining or defining something.

Question 5

What are honor killings?

Accepted Answer

Honor killings are murders committed by members of a family or community against a person who is perceived to have brought shame or dishonor upon their family or community, usually through unapproved sexual activity. The killing may be condoned or even ordered by the family or community as a way of restoring their honor.

Question 6

New reproductive technologies are:

Accepted Answer

New reproductive technologies such as IVF, surrogacy, and donor sperm/egg have increasingly challenged traditional understandings of kinship as they often involve third-party involvement in the creation of a child. Cloning, while still a topic of debate and not widely used, is only one aspect of new reproductive technologies and not the main focus. They are accepted and commonly used in the United States, making B and C incorrect. The importance of these technologies has only increased in the past 20 years, making D incorrect.

Question 7

If two people are given the same kinship term,this means that:

Accepted Answer

Kinship terms refer to familial relationships and social status within a family or community. Two people who are given the same kinship term may not necessarily have the same genes or be indistinguishable from each other, but they are likely to have a similar family status and the same perceived relationship to others in their family or community. Adopted family members may also be given kinship terms, but this does not necessarily mean they have the same genes or are identical twins.

Question 8

A phratry is a unilineal descent group composed of two or more that believe they are related to each other.

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Question 9

In kinship terminology,the term "brother" is given to ego's brother,father's brother's son,and mother's sister's song; a different term is used for the sons of father's sister and mother's brother."Mother" refers to ego's mother and mother's sister; "father" refers to ego's father and father's brother.Separate terms are used for mother's brother and father's sister.

Accepted Answer

This description matches the Iroquois kinship system, where kinship terms extend to parallel cousins (children of a parent's same-sex sibling) as if they were one's own siblings, but differentiate between cross cousins (children of a parent's opposite-sex sibling).

Question 10

A totem is all of the following except:

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Question 11

North Americans assume that they are related equally to the relatives on both the mother's and father's side.The group composed of such people to whom these individuals feel that they belong is called what kind of descent group?

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question matches the definition of a bilateral descent group, where kinship is traced equally through both the mother and father's side.

Question 12

The Hawaiian system of kinship terminology is usually associated with what type of descent?

Accepted Answer

The Hawaiian system of kinship terminology is associated with ambilineal descent, where individuals may affiliate with either their mother's or father's descent group, allowing for flexibility in kinship affiliations.

Question 13

The Turkish honor killings that van Eck studied were occurring in which country?

Accepted Answer

The article mentions van Eck studying Turkish honor killings in the Netherlands.

Question 14

In kinship studies,EGO refers t:

Accepted Answer

In kinship studies, EGO refers to the individual from whose perspective the kinship relationships are being considered, often depicted at the center of a kinship diagram.

Question 15

Clans,because they may have members living in many different villages,depend on to provide symbolic identification and promote solidarity.

Accepted Answer

Totems are symbols of identification for clans and they promote solidarity among clan members, even if they live in different villages. Feasts can also be a way for clans to come together and promote unity, but they are not a symbol of identification like a totem. Signs, promises, and treaties are not specific to clans and their use would not necessarily promote solidarity among members.

Question 16

Approximately how many Micmacs are members of the Aroostook band today,according to official criteria?

Accepted Answer

According to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs website, as of November 2021, there are approximately 1,200 enrolled members in the Aroostook Band of Micmacs.

Question 17

Bilateral descent is commonly found among all of the following except:

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Question 18

Namus is another name for:

Accepted Answer

Namus is a Turkish term that refers to the concept of honor, family reputation, and especially the chastity of women. It is an important value in Turkish culture and often used to justify violence against women who are seen as bringing shame to the family.

Question 19

Members of a moiety:

Accepted Answer

Members of a moiety belong to one of two major descent groups in a society.

Question 20

Which anthropologist worked with the Aroostook band of Micmacs in Maine?

Accepted Answer

Harald Prins worked extensively with the Aroostook band of Micmacs in Maine, studying their language, culture, and history.

Quiz 10: Kinship-And-Descent