Asked by Rhonda Walker on Jun 09, 2024
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With which descent system is the belief in ancestral spirits commonly found?
A) unilineal
B) ambilineal
C) double descent
D) bilateral
Descent System
The method by which membership in a clan, tribe, or community is determined based on the lineage from an ancestor, following either the maternal or paternal lines or both.
Ancestral Spirits
Beliefs in the spirits of the deceased ancestors, often thought to influence the living or to offer guidance and protection.
Unilineal
Describing descent or inheritance through either the male or female line exclusively.
- Identify the relationship between kinship systems and religious beliefs.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the relationship between kinship systems and religious beliefs.
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