This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following best defines polygyny? A. the type of marriage in which there is more than ... (Read 99 times)

stock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Aug 11, 2018
Which of the following best defines polygyny?
 
  A. the type of marriage in which there is more than one husband
  B. the custom whereby a wife marries the brother of her dead husband
  C. the type of marriage involving only two spouses
  D. the custom whereby a widower marries the sister of his dead wife
  E. the type of marriage in which there is more than one wife

Question 2

What is the name of the custom by which a widower marries the sister of his deceased wife?
 
  A. sororate marriage
  B. serial polyandry
  C. filial marriage
  D. levirate marriage
  E. fraternal marriage


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

uniquea123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


stock

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

coreycathey

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

This diagram shows a cross-section of a solar-type star. This diagram shows a cross-section of a solar-type star.
Blood-typing and cross-reactions: The blood type depends on the presence of surface antigens (agglut Blood-typing and cross-reactions: The blood type depends on the presence of surface antigens (agglut
Median Age at First Marriage in the United States Median Age at First Marriage in the United States
Action of type I and type II topoisomerases, as shown by gel electrophoresis Action of type I and type II topoisomerases, as shown by gel electrophoresis
Calculating the coefficient of inbreeding (F) for the offspring of a first cousin marriage Calculating the coefficient of inbreeding (F) for the offspring of a first cousin marriage
Type II curve. Mortality does not vary with age. Data for five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus). Type II curve. Mortality does not vary with age. Data for five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus).
Video: Lipid catabolism - lipolysis and beta oxidation and oxidation of fatty acids

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library