Tribal Social Organization and Kinship Systems

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Tribal Social Organization and Kinship Systems. It covers various aspects of tribal social structures, including kinship terminologies, marriage patterns, family types, and descent systems.
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What is the most common type of kinship system found among tribal societies?

  1. Patrilineal

  2. Matrilineal

  3. Bilateral

  4. Cognatic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bilateral kinship systems are the most common among tribal societies, where descent is traced through both the father and mother.

In a patrilineal society, who is considered the head of the family?

  1. The eldest male member

  2. The eldest female member

  3. The youngest male member

  4. The youngest female member


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In patrilineal societies, the eldest male member is typically considered the head of the family.

What is the term used to describe a marriage between two people from different clans or lineages?

  1. Exogamy

  2. Endogamy

  3. Polygamy

  4. Monogamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exogamy is the practice of marrying someone from outside one's own clan or lineage.

Which type of family is characterized by a husband, wife, and their unmarried children?

  1. Nuclear family

  2. Extended family

  3. Joint family

  4. Polygamous family


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A nuclear family consists of a husband, wife, and their unmarried children.

In a matrilineal society, property and inheritance are passed down through the:

  1. Father's line

  2. Mother's line

  3. Both father's and mother's line

  4. Neither father's nor mother's line


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In matrilineal societies, property and inheritance are typically passed down through the mother's line.

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

  1. Exogamy

  2. Endogamy

  3. Polygamy

  4. Monogamy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Endogamy is the practice of marrying someone from within one's own clan or lineage.

Which type of family includes grandparents, parents, and children all living together?

  1. Nuclear family

  2. Extended family

  3. Joint family

  4. Polygamous family


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An extended family includes grandparents, parents, and children all living together.

In a patrilineal society, who is responsible for making important decisions for the family?

  1. The eldest male member

  2. The eldest female member

  3. The youngest male member

  4. The youngest female member


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In patrilineal societies, the eldest male member is typically responsible for making important decisions for the family.

What is the term used to describe a marriage between one man and two or more women?

  1. Exogamy

  2. Endogamy

  3. Polygamy

  4. Monogamy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Polygamy is the practice of marrying more than one spouse at the same time.

Which type of family includes multiple generations living together, such as grandparents, parents, children, and grandchildren?

  1. Nuclear family

  2. Extended family

  3. Joint family

  4. Polygamous family


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A joint family includes multiple generations living together, such as grandparents, parents, children, and grandchildren.

In a matrilineal society, who is considered the head of the family?

  1. The eldest male member

  2. The eldest female member

  3. The youngest male member

  4. The youngest female member


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In matrilineal societies, the eldest female member is typically considered the head of the family.

What is the term used to describe a marriage between two people who are not related?

  1. Exogamy

  2. Endogamy

  3. Polygamy

  4. Monogamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exogamy is the practice of marrying someone from outside one's own clan or lineage.

Which type of family is characterized by a husband, wife, and their married children?

  1. Nuclear family

  2. Extended family

  3. Joint family

  4. Polygamous family


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A joint family includes a husband, wife, and their married children.

In a patrilineal society, property and inheritance are passed down through the:

  1. Father's line

  2. Mother's line

  3. Both father's and mother's line

  4. Neither father's nor mother's line


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In patrilineal societies, property and inheritance are typically passed down through the father's line.

What is the term used to describe a marriage between one man and one woman?

  1. Exogamy

  2. Endogamy

  3. Polygamy

  4. Monogamy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monogamy is the practice of marrying only one spouse at a time.

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