Marriage Practices

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about various marriage practices followed in different cultures and societies.
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In which type of marriage does the bride move to the groom's family after marriage?

  1. Patrilocal

  2. Matrilocal

  3. Neolocal

  4. Avunculocal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a patrilocal marriage, the bride moves to the groom's family after marriage and becomes a part of his lineage.

What is the term for a marriage in which a man marries two or more women?

  1. Polygyny

  2. Polyandry

  3. Monogamy

  4. Endogamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polygyny is a type of marriage in which a man marries two or more women at the same time.

In which type of marriage do the bride and groom exchange gifts and vows in a formal ceremony?

  1. Civil marriage

  2. Religious marriage

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Customary marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a religious marriage, the bride and groom exchange gifts and vows in a formal ceremony that is conducted according to the religious beliefs of the couple.

What is the term for a marriage in which a woman marries two or more men?

  1. Polygyny

  2. Polyandry

  3. Monogamy

  4. Endogamy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Polyandry is a type of marriage in which a woman marries two or more men at the same time.

Which type of marriage is based on the consent of both the bride and groom?

  1. Arranged marriage

  2. Love marriage

  3. Forced marriage

  4. Child marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a love marriage, the bride and groom choose to marry each other based on their mutual love and affection.

What is the term for a marriage between two people who are closely related, such as cousins?

  1. Consanguineous marriage

  2. Affinal marriage

  3. Exogamous marriage

  4. Endogamous marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Consanguineous marriage is a marriage between two people who are closely related, such as cousins.

Which type of marriage is arranged by the families of the bride and groom?

  1. Arranged marriage

  2. Love marriage

  3. Forced marriage

  4. Child marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In an arranged marriage, the families of the bride and groom play a significant role in selecting a suitable partner for their child.

What is the term for a marriage between two people who are not closely related?

  1. Consanguineous marriage

  2. Affinal marriage

  3. Exogamous marriage

  4. Endogamous marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Exogamous marriage is a marriage between two people who are not closely related.

Which type of marriage is considered to be a sacred union between two people?

  1. Civil marriage

  2. Religious marriage

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Customary marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a religious marriage, the bride and groom exchange vows in a formal ceremony that is conducted according to the religious beliefs of the couple.

What is the term for a marriage between two people who live together without being legally married?

  1. Civil marriage

  2. Religious marriage

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Customary marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Common-law marriage is a marriage between two people who live together without being legally married.

Which type of marriage is based on the tradition and customs of a particular community?

  1. Civil marriage

  2. Religious marriage

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Customary marriage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Customary marriage is a marriage that is based on the tradition and customs of a particular community.

What is the term for a marriage between two people who are of different religions?

  1. Interfaith marriage

  2. Same-sex marriage

  3. Interracial marriage

  4. Cross-cultural marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Interfaith marriage is a marriage between two people who are of different religions.

Which type of marriage is considered to be a legal union between two people?

  1. Civil marriage

  2. Religious marriage

  3. Common-law marriage

  4. Customary marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Civil marriage is a legal union between two people that is recognized by the government.

What is the term for a marriage between two people of the same sex?

  1. Interfaith marriage

  2. Same-sex marriage

  3. Interracial marriage

  4. Cross-cultural marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Same-sex marriage is a marriage between two people of the same sex.

Which type of marriage is considered to be a union between two people from different cultures?

  1. Interfaith marriage

  2. Same-sex marriage

  3. Interracial marriage

  4. Cross-cultural marriage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cross-cultural marriage is a marriage between two people from different cultures.

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