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A society traces ancestry through mothers and daughters. What descent system is being used?

Matrilineal descent

A child belongs to the father's lineage and inherits through male relatives. What descent pattern is this?

Patrilineal descent

A person recognizes relatives from both sides of the family equally. What descent system is this?

Bilateral descent

A couple moves into a house close to the husband's parents after marriage. What residence pattern is being practiced?

Patrilocal residence

A couple moves in with the wife's family after marriage. What residence pattern is being practiced?

Matrilocal residence

A newly married couple purchases a home separate from both families. What residence pattern is this?

Neolocal residence

A couple may choose either spouse's family for residence. What residence pattern is this?

Bilocal residence

A man is married to three women simultaneously. What marriage pattern is this?

Polygyny

A woman is married to two brothers. What marriage pattern is this?

Fraternal polyandry

A society requires people to marry outside their clan. What marriage rule is being followed?

Exogamy

A religion encourages people to marry members of the same religion. What marriage rule is this?

Endogamy

The groom's family transfers cattle to the bride's family. What is this called?

Bridewealth

The bride's family transfers money or property to the groom's family. What is this called?

Dowry

An individual grows up with parents and siblings. What family is this person's family of?

Family of orientation

An adult marries and has children. What family have they created?

Family of procreation

Several generations live together in one household. What type of family is this?

Extended family

A household contains grandparents, parents, and grandchildren. What family structure is this?

Extended family

A mother's brother has more authority than a biological father. What type of descent system is likely present?

Matrilineal descent

Relatives are classified mainly by generation rather than exact relationships. Which kinship system is this?

Hawaiian kinship system

A culture places special emphasis on parents, siblings, and children. Which kinship terminology system is this?

Eskimo kinship system

Kinship based on blood relationships is called ________.

Consanguineal kinship

Kinship established through marriage is called ________.

Affinal kinship

Tracing ancestry through the mother's side is called ________.

Matrilineal descent

Tracing ancestry through the father's side is called ________.

Patrilineal descent

Recognizing relatives through both parents is called ________.

Bilateral descent

A group tracing descent from a known ancestor is a ________.

Lineage

A group claiming descent from a common ancestor is a ________.

Clan

The central individual in a kinship diagram is called ________.

Ego

Marriage involving one husband and multiple wives is called ________.

Polygyny

Marriage involving one wife and multiple husbands is called ________.

Polyandry

Living with or near the husband's family is called ________.

Patrilocal residence

Living with or near the wife's family is called ________.

Matrilocal residence

Living in a new independent residence is called ________.

Neolocal residence

Wealth transferred from the groom's family to the bride's family is called ________.

Bridewealth

Wealth transferred from the bride's family to the groom's family is called ________.

Dowry

The family into which a person is born is called the family of ________.

Orientation

The family formed through marriage or parenting is called the family of ________.

Procreation

A culturally recognized position is called a ________.

Status

Expected behavior linked to a position is called a ________.

Role

A family consisting of parents and dependent children is a ________.

Nuclear family

A culturally recognized group connected through kinship, marriage, adoption, or social ties.

Family

The expected behaviors associated with a social position.

Role

A socially recognized position occupied by a person.

Status

Relationships recognized as family by a culture.

Kinship

Tracing ancestry through one parent only.

Unilineal descent

Tracing ancestry through male ancestors.

Patrilineal descent

Tracing ancestry through female ancestors.

Matrilineal descent

Recognizing both sides of the family equally.

Bilateral descent

A descent group with a known common ancestor.

Lineage

A larger kin group sharing a believed common ancestor.

Clan

Marriage to one spouse at a time.

Monogamy

A marriage involving more than two spouses.

Polygamy

Marriage to someone within a social group.

Endogamy

Marriage to someone outside a group.

Exogamy

A family that includes multiple generations.

Extended family

A family structure formed after remarriage.

Blended family

Living with the husband's family after marriage.

Patrilocal residence

Living with the wife's family after marriage.

Matrilocal residence

Establishing a new residence after marriage.

Neolocal residence

The transfer of wealth from the groom's family to the bride's family.

Bridewealth

Patrilineal Descent vs Matrilineal Descent

Patrilineal traces ancestry through fathers; matrilineal traces ancestry through mothers.

Endogamy vs Exogamy

Endogamy requires marriage within a group; exogamy requires marriage outside the group.

Nuclear Family vs Extended Family

Nuclear families include parents and children; extended families include additional generations or relatives.

Dowry vs Bridewealth

Dowry comes from the bride's family; bridewealth comes from the groom's family.

Status vs Role

Status is a position; role is the behavior expected from that position.

Consanguineal vs Affinal Kinship

Consanguineal kin are related by blood; affinal kin are related through marriage.

Patrilocal vs Matrilocal Residence

Patrilocal means living with the husband's family; matrilocal means living with the wife's family.

Lineage vs Clan

A lineage traces to a known ancestor; a clan shares a believed ancestor.