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ap345

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How does the Samoan ambilineal system differ from unilineal systems?
 
  A) Individuals may belong to a number of ambilineal groups.
  B) Marriage is often regulated by group membership.
  C) Groups are identified by an emblem or totem.
  D) The descent group may own shared land.

Question 2

Explain how the field of historical linguistics traces cultural connections through related languages.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

The ideal answer should include:
1, Define protolanguage
2, Explain the use of cognates to trace related languages
3, Discuss the use of diversity of similar languages and dialects to pinpoint the original location of a protolanguage


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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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