Cross-cultural research has shown that societies engaged in external warfare (warfare at long distances from home) develop matrilocal residence rules.

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This is true. Matrilocal residence rules refer to the practice of a married couple living with or near the wife's family. Research has found that societies engaged in external warfare tend to practice matrilocal residence, as it allows for the women and children to remain near their own family while the men are away at war.

Cross-Cultural Research Has Shown That Societies Engaged in External Warfare