What is the term for a noncorporate descent group whose members claim descent from a common ancestor but who cannot prove their genealogical links to that ancestor?
A) lineage
B) totem
C) clan
D) kindred

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A clan is a noncorporate descent group whose members claim descent from a common ancestor but who cannot prove their genealogical links to that ancestor. A lineage refers to a corporate descent group whose members can prove their genealogical links to a common ancestor. A totem refers to a symbol or animal that represents a clan or lineage in some societies. Kindred refers to a group of people who are related to each other through blood or marriage.

What Is the Term for a Noncorporate Descent Group Whose