Suppose that ego's "brother" and "sister" are distinguished from "cousins," and ego's father's brother and ego's mother's brother are both given the same kinship term.Which system of kinship terminology does this describe?
A) Eskimo
B) Hawaiian
C) Crow
D) Omaha

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The description matches the Eskimo kinship system, which distinguishes between the nuclear family and other relatives but does not differentiate between relatives on the mother's side and father's side outside the nuclear family. This system is typical in societies where nuclear families are emphasized.

Suppose That Ego's "Brother" and "Sister" Are Distinguished from "Cousins