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The Five Tribes

Question 6 • 670101 Oklahoma History & Government – MYERS, JOSHUA A

In a matrilineal society, __________.

Answer
A
men take leadership over each aspect of a family
B
women are in charge of all aspects of family leadership
C
ancestry is traced through male heritage
D
ancestry is traced through female lines

Explanation

Matrilineal describes a system in which family ancestry or descent is traced through the mother’s side of the family. It does not necessarily mean that women lead every aspect of family life. Therefore, the best answer is “ancestry is traced through female lines.”

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