How do the Hawaiian and the Iroquois terminological systems differ? The Hawaiian system
A) is not generational while Iroquois is generational.
B) is found in societies without strong unilineal descent while Iroquois is associated with unilineal descent societies.
C) uses more specific terms than the Iroquois.
D) bifurcate kin and the Iroquois does not.

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The Hawaiian system is characteristic of societies without strong unilineal descent, emphasizing the generational aspect of kinship rather than specific lineage. In contrast, the Iroquois system is associated with societies that have strong unilineal descent, where lineage and the specific side of the family (maternal or paternal) are important.

How Do the Hawaiian and the Iroquois Terminological Systems Differ