Lineage and Descent
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concepts of lineage and descent in Indian sociology. It covers topics such as patrilineal and matrilineal descent, joint families, and the role of lineage in social organization. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: indian sociology family structure and kinship lineage and descent |
In a patrilineal society, descent is traced through the:
In a matrilineal society, descent is traced through the:
Which of the following is an example of a patrilineal society?
Which of the following is an example of a matrilineal society?
In a joint family system, several generations of a family live together in the same household. This type of family structure is most commonly found in:
The lineage system is a way of organizing society based on:
In a patrilineal society, the lineage is traced through the:
In a matrilineal society, the lineage is traced through the:
The lineage system is important in many societies because it:
In some societies, descent is traced through both the father's and mother's lines. This is known as:
Which of the following is an example of a bilateral descent society?
In a patrilineal society, the head of the lineage is typically the:
In a matrilineal society, the head of the lineage is typically the:
The lineage system is often associated with:
The lineage system is often associated with: