Under Iroquois terminology, offspring of parental siblings of the same sex are referred to as:​

A) ​descent cousins
B) ​true cousins
C) ​parallel cousins
D) ​cross-cousins

Parallel Cousins

The children of a father's brother or a mother's sister, considered in some cultures to be nearly as closely related as siblings.

Cross-Cousins

The children of one's parent's sibling of the opposite gender, considered as potential marriage partners in some cultures.

Descent Cousins

Cousins who are part of the same family lineage or bloodline, emphasizing the connection through common ancestors.