In which of the following groups is Iroquois kinship terminology widespread?
A) matrilineal and double descent
B) bilateral kindreds
C) ambilineal descent
D) multilateral kindreds

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Iroquois kinship terminology is a type of kinship terminology system in which the terms for father and father's brother and mother and mother's sister are the same but the terms for one's own parents and those of the opposite sex are distinct. This system is typically found in societies with matrilineal and double descent systems, which is the case for the Iroquois people. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

In Which of the Following Groups Is Iroquois Kinship Terminology