Matrilineal refers to family descent being traced through the mother's line, meaning that ancestry and inheritance are passed down through the female lineage. It does not necessarily mean that mothers have power or control in the family, although this may be a cultural aspect in some societies that practice matrilineality.

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Matrilineal Means

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Matrilineal means:

A) mothers have the power in the family.
B) family descent is through the mother's line.
C) grandmothers pass on family traditions and stories.
D) mothers have financial control of the household.

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