Societies trace descent and pass property from one generation to the next in one of three ways. The patterns are

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The correct patterns for tracing descent and passing property in societies are matrilineal (through the mother's line), patrilineal (through the father's line), and bilineal (through both parents' lines). These terms specifically refer to the lineage and inheritance patterns, unlike the other options which relate to residence patterns after marriage (A), types of social organization (C), or marriage patterns (D).

Societies Trace Descent and Pass Property from One Generation to the Next