STPGT-Sociology_Marriage: Forms, Functions and Changes

Model MCQ's Marriage

Marriage: Forms, Functions and Changes

1. Which of the following is a form of marriage where one man marries multiple women?

(A) Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

(D) Group Marriage

(B) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny is a form of marriage in which one man marries multiple women. This is one of the most common forms of polygamous marriage.

2. Which of the following describes the practice of marrying within one's own social group or community?

(A) Endogamy

(B) Exogamy

(D) Sororate

(A) Endogamy

Explanation: Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a particular social, ethnic, or religious group, as opposed to exogamy, which involves marrying outside one's group.

3. According to the Sororate rule, a man marries:

(A) The sister of his deceased wife

(B) A woman of his choice

(D) The daughter of his deceased wife

(A) The sister of his deceased wife

Explanation: Sororate refers to the custom of a man marrying the sister of his deceased wife in order to provide support for her and maintain the family lineage.

4. What does the concept of "Hypergamy" refer to in marriage?

(A) Marrying someone of lower social status

(B) Marrying someone of the same social status

(D) Marrying multiple people simultaneously

Explanation: Hypergamy is the practice of marrying someone of higher social, economic, or educational status, often seen in social mobility contexts.

5. Which of the following describes a marriage between two individuals who are socially or legally recognized as a couple?

(A) Group Marriage

(B) Monogamy

(D) Serial Monogamy

(B) Monogamy

Explanation: Monogamy refers to a marriage system where one individual has only one partner at a time, either for a specific period or for life.

6. What is the practice of marrying outside one's social group called?

(A) Endogamy

(B) Exogamy

(D) Monogamy

(B) Exogamy

Explanation: Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's social group, such as one's family, clan, or tribe.

7. In which form of marriage does a woman marry multiple men?

(A) Monogamy

(B) Polyandry

(D) Serial Monogamy

(B) Polyandry

Explanation: Polyandry is a form of marriage where one woman marries multiple men, which is much rarer compared to polygyny.

8. Which of the following marriage types is based on the idea of one man having more than one wife, but only in a legally recognized manner?

(A) Polygyny

(B) Polyandry

(D) Levirate

(A) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny is the marriage system in which one man marries multiple women, often as a means of ensuring family growth and economic support.

9. Which of the following is an example of a marriage type where a widow marries her deceased husband's brother?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(D) Endogamy

(B) Levirate

Explanation: Levirate is the practice where a widow marries her deceased husband's brother in order to continue the family lineage and provide economic support.

10. What does "Serial Monogamy" refer to?

(A) Marrying multiple people simultaneously

(B) Marrying someone of the same social status

(D) Marrying only once in a lifetime

Explanation: Serial Monogamy is the practice of having multiple spouses during one's lifetime, but only one spouse at a time, typically with marriages ending in divorce and then remarrying.

11. Which of the following marriage types involves one woman marrying multiple men?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Exogamy

(A) Polyandry

Explanation: Polyandry is a form of marriage where one woman marries multiple men, which is less common and often practiced in certain societies to control population growth or share resources.

12. What does the term "patriarchy" refer to in the context of marriage?

(A) A society where men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it

(B) A society where women hold the power

(D) A marriage system where both partners are equal

(A) A society where men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it

Explanation: Patriarchy refers to a social system in which men hold primary power, particularly in areas like the legal system, family structures, and marriage.

13. Which type of marriage involves the practice of a man marrying the sister of his deceased wife?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(D) Polygyny

(A) Sororate

Explanation: Sororate is the custom in which a man marries the sister of his deceased wife, often to maintain the family or continue the family lineage.

14. What is the term for marriage between individuals from different social groups?

(A) Endogamy

(B) Exogamy

(D) Levirate

(B) Exogamy

Explanation: Exogamy refers to the practice of marrying outside one's social group, whether by ethnicity, class, or other social distinctions.

15. Which marriage system is often associated with the concept of one man having multiple wives?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny refers to a marriage system where one man marries multiple women. This practice is seen in some societies to ensure the continuation of family lines.

16. What is the function of marriage in terms of social control?

(A) To control the reproductive rights of individuals

(B) To establish legal recognition of relationships

(D) All of the above

Explanation: Marriage often functions as a social institution that helps regulate reproduction, inheritance, and property, while also providing legal recognition to relationships.

17. Which of the following is the legal or social custom in which a widow marries her deceased husband's brother?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(D) Polyandry

(B) Levirate

Explanation: Levirate is the custom in which a widow marries her deceased husband's brother, typically to ensure family continuity and economic stability.

18. The term "monogamy" refers to:

(A) A marriage system where one person has multiple spouses

(B) A marriage system where one person has only one spouse at a time

(D) A system where marriages are based on social contracts

(B) A marriage system where one person has only one spouse at a time

Explanation: Monogamy is a marriage system in which an individual has only one spouse at a time, either for life or during a particular marriage contract.

19. Which of the following is a characteristic of the marriage system called "serial monogamy"?

(A) Marrying one person at a time, but multiple times throughout life

(B) Marrying several spouses at once

(D) A marriage system where marriages are based on mutual contract

(A) Marrying one person at a time, but multiple times throughout life

Explanation: Serial monogamy refers to the practice of having one spouse at a time, but with multiple spouses over the course of one's life due to divorce or widowhood.

20. The practice of "levirate" helps to:

(A) Ensure the continuation of a family name and inheritance

(B) Keep a widow within her family group

(D) All of the above

Explanation: Levirate helps ensure the continuation of a family name, secures inheritance, and provides economic stability for the widow by marrying the brother of the deceased husband.

21. Which of the following is the rule of marriage in which a man marries his deceased wife’s sister?

(A) Levirate

(B) Sororate

(D) Exogamy

(B) Sororate

Explanation: Sororate refers to the practice where a man marries his deceased wife’s sister to continue his family line or to provide support for his wife’s family.

22. The practice of marriage between cousins is known as:

(A) Cross-cousin marriage

(B) Parallel-cousin marriage

(D) Exogamy

(A) Cross-cousin marriage

Explanation: Cross-cousin marriage refers to the practice of marrying the children of opposite-sex siblings (e.g., the daughter of one’s father’s brother).

23. What is the function of marriage in a society that influences the distribution of property and inheritance?

(A) Social integration

(B) Family lineage continuity

(D) All of the above

Explanation: Marriage plays a vital role in structuring social, economic, and familial relationships, especially concerning property distribution, inheritance rights, and family lineage.

24. The marriage system where a woman has more than one husband is known as:

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(A) Polyandry

Explanation: Polyandry is the practice where a woman marries more than one man. This form of marriage is practiced in some societies, often to control population growth and preserve family wealth.

25. What term refers to the practice of marrying within one's own social, cultural, or ethnic group?

(A) Endogamy

(B) Exogamy

(D) Serial Monogamy

(A) Endogamy

Explanation: Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one’s own social, cultural, or ethnic group. This is often done to maintain group identity or cultural practices.

26. The term "monogamy" is typically associated with which of the following?

(A) One man marrying multiple women

(B) One woman marrying multiple men

(D) A couple living together without marriage

Explanation: Monogamy refers to a marriage system where an individual has one spouse at a time, either for life or temporarily. It is the most common form of marriage worldwide.

27. What term refers to the rule of marriage in which a man marries his wife’s sister after her death?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(D) Exogamy

(A) Sororate

Explanation: Sororate refers to the practice in which a man marries the sister of his deceased wife, typically to ensure the continuity of family responsibilities.

28. What form of marriage allows one person to have multiple spouses simultaneously?

(A) Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

(D) Polygamy

Explanation: Polygamy refers to a marriage system in which a person has more than one spouse at the same time. It includes both polygyny (one man, multiple women) and polyandry (one woman, multiple men).

29. What does the term "exogamy" mean in marriage practices?

(A) Marrying within one's own group

(B) Marrying outside one's own group

(D) Marrying someone of the same age group

(B) Marrying outside one's own group

Explanation: Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's social, ethnic, or cultural group, which can help promote social alliances and diversity.

30. Which of the following describes the practice where a man marries multiple women simultaneously?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny is the practice where one man marries multiple women. It is a form of polygamy and is common in certain cultures or societies.

31. In the context of marriage, the concept of "bride price" refers to:

(A) A payment made by the bride’s family to the groom

(B) A payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family

(D) A symbolic payment for the marriage contract

(B) A payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family

Explanation: The bride price is a payment made by the groom's family to the bride's family as part of the marriage arrangement, symbolizing the groom's commitment and respect for the bride.

32. What does "dowry" refer to in marriage practices?

(A) A payment from the groom to the bride's family

(B) A payment from the bride’s family to the groom

(D) Property brought by the bride to the groom

Explanation: Dowry is the property or money that the bride's family gives to the groom or his family as part of the marriage contract. It is a cultural practice in many societies.

33. What term describes the practice where a widow marries her deceased husband's brother?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(D) Polygyny

(B) Levirate

Explanation: Levirate is a marriage practice in which a widow marries her deceased husband's brother to ensure the widow's economic stability and to continue the family lineage.

34. Which of the following is a form of marriage where one woman has multiple husbands?

(A) Monogamy

(B) Polyandry

(D) Serial Monogamy

(B) Polyandry

Explanation: Polyandry is a form of marriage where one woman marries multiple men, a practice found in certain parts of the world like Tibet and Nepal.

35. What term is used for the practice of marrying multiple spouses simultaneously?

(A) Monogamy

(B) Serial Monogamy

(D) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygamy is the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time. It can be either polygyny (one man, multiple women) or polyandry (one woman, multiple men).

36. In the context of marriage, what is the function of "social integration"?

(A) To ensure the reproduction of the family

(B) To provide economic stability for individuals

(D) To ensure property rights are inherited

Explanation: Social integration refers to the role of marriage in integrating individuals into a larger social system, linking families and creating social networks that benefit individuals and communities.

37. Which of the following is a primary function of marriage in societies?

(A) To control reproduction

(B) To ensure inheritance of property

(D) All of the above

Explanation: Marriage serves multiple societal functions including controlling reproduction, ensuring inheritance rights, and establishing a legal framework for personal relationships.

38. What type of marriage system allows for the legal or cultural recognition of multiple spouses at the same time?

(A) Polygyny

(B) Polyandry

(D) Monogamy

Explanation: Polygamy is the practice of having multiple spouses at the same time. It includes both polygyny (one man, multiple women) and polyandry (one woman, multiple men).

39. The term "serial monogamy" refers to:

(A) Marrying multiple spouses at the same time

(B) Having one spouse at a time but marrying multiple times in a lifetime

(D) Marrying individuals from different cultures

(B) Having one spouse at a time but marrying multiple times in a lifetime

Explanation: Serial monogamy is a practice where an individual has one spouse at a time but may marry multiple people over the course of their life, often due to divorce or widowhood.

40. What does the concept of "hypergamy" refer to in the context of marriage?

(A) Marrying someone of the same social status

(B) Marrying someone of lower social status

(D) Marrying multiple people simultaneously

Explanation: Hypergamy refers to the practice of marrying someone of higher social, economic, or educational status than oneself, often to gain social or economic benefits.

41. Which of the following marriage rules ensures that a man marries outside his group?

(A) Endogamy

(B) Exogamy

(D) Levirate

(B) Exogamy

Explanation: Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one’s social group, tribe, or community. It contrasts with endogamy, which requires marrying within one’s group.

42. Which of the following is a common feature of "group marriage" systems?

(A) Multiple individuals form a marriage unit

(B) Only two people are involved in the marriage

(D) One person marries several spouses simultaneously

(A) Multiple individuals form a marriage unit

Explanation: Group marriage involves multiple individuals, typically more than two, forming a marriage unit. All members are considered equal partners in the union.

43. The term "polyandry" refers to:

(A) One woman marrying multiple men

(B) One man marrying multiple women

(D) A man marrying the sister of his deceased wife

(A) One woman marrying multiple men

Explanation: Polyandry is a form of marriage where one woman marries multiple men, a practice seen in some parts of the world to regulate population growth or manage resources.

44. What does "endogamy" refer to in the context of marriage?

(A) Marrying within one's own group

(B) Marrying outside one's group

(D) Marrying more than one person simultaneously

(A) Marrying within one's own group

Explanation: Endogamy refers to the practice of marrying within one’s social, ethnic, or cultural group, often to preserve family or cultural identity.

45. What is a key function of marriage in terms of "legal recognition"?

(A) To define parental rights

(B) To establish inheritance rights

(D) All of the above

Explanation: Marriage serves as a legal contract that defines parental rights, inheritance, and the legal recognition of the relationship between partners.

46. What does the term "patriarchy" describe in relation to marriage?

(A) A system where women hold primary power

(B) A social system where men hold primary power

(D) A matriarchal society

(B) A social system where men hold primary power

Explanation: Patriarchy refers to a social structure where men hold the primary power, including in marriage, where men may have greater control or authority over family matters.

47. Which type of marriage allows a person to marry more than one spouse simultaneously?

(A) Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

(D) Polygamy

Explanation: Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at a time, which includes both polygyny (one man, multiple women) and polyandry (one woman, multiple men).

48. In a society where marriage is based on "serial monogamy", an individual:

(A) Has one spouse at a time but may marry multiple times during their life

(B) Marries multiple people simultaneously

(D) Avoids marriage and prefers cohabitation

(A) Has one spouse at a time but may marry multiple times during their life

Explanation: Serial monogamy refers to having one spouse at a time, but an individual may marry multiple people throughout their life due to divorce or widowhood.

49. In marriage systems, what is "exogamy" most commonly associated with?

(A) Marrying within one’s social group

(B) Marrying outside one’s social group

(D) Marrying someone from the same family

(B) Marrying outside one’s social group

Explanation: Exogamy refers to the practice of marrying outside one’s social, cultural, or ethnic group. This helps in forming broader social alliances and preventing inbreeding.

50. What is "levirate marriage" primarily associated with?

(A) A woman marrying the brother of her deceased husband

(B) A man marrying the sister of his deceased wife

(D) A woman marrying multiple men

(A) A woman marrying the brother of her deceased husband

Explanation: Levirate marriage is the custom where a widow marries the brother of her deceased husband, often to continue the family line and provide care for the widow.

51. Which of the following marriage practices involves marrying multiple people simultaneously?

(A) Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

(D) Polygamy

Explanation: Polygamy refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time. It includes both polygyny (one man, multiple women) and polyandry (one woman, multiple men).

52. What is the primary function of marriage in terms of family lineage?

(A) To regulate sexual behavior

(B) To ensure the continuity of family name and inheritance

(D) To establish legal rights for children

(B) To ensure the continuity of family name and inheritance

Explanation: One of the primary functions of marriage is to ensure the continuation of the family lineage, especially regarding inheritance of property, wealth, and family name.

53. Which of the following is true regarding "cross-cousin marriage"?

(A) It involves marrying the daughter of the father’s brother or the son of the mother’s sister

(B) It involves marrying within the same social group

(D) It refers to marrying someone of a lower social class

(A) It involves marrying the daughter of the father’s brother or the son of the mother’s sister

Explanation: Cross-cousin marriage refers to the custom of marrying the children of opposite-sex siblings, such as the daughter of the father’s brother or the son of the mother’s sister.

54. The term "monogamy" refers to:

(A) Marrying multiple spouses simultaneously

(B) Marrying one person at a time

(D) Marrying someone within one’s family

(B) Marrying one person at a time

Explanation: Monogamy refers to the practice of having only one spouse at a time, either for a lifetime or a period of time, and it is the most common form of marriage in many societies.

55. Which of the following marriage rules involves a man marrying the sister of his deceased wife?

(A) Levirate

(B) Sororate

(D) Polygyny

(B) Sororate

Explanation: Sororate is the practice where a man marries the sister of his deceased wife to continue the family line or to maintain familial responsibilities.

56. In which marriage system does one woman have multiple husbands?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(A) Polyandry

Explanation: Polyandry is a marriage system where one woman marries multiple men, often practiced in some parts of the world to control population growth or distribute resources.

57. Which of the following marriage systems involves one man marrying multiple women?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny is the practice where one man marries multiple women, a form of polygamy that has been historically common in various cultures.

58. What does "serial monogamy" refer to in the context of marriage?

(A) Having multiple spouses at once

(B) Having one spouse at a time, but marrying multiple times in a lifetime

(D) Marrying a person of different ethnic background

(B) Having one spouse at a time, but marrying multiple times in a lifetime

Explanation: Serial monogamy involves having one spouse at a time, but remarrying multiple times over a lifetime, typically after divorce or the death of a spouse.

59. In some cultures, the concept of "bridewealth" refers to:

(A) A payment made by the bride’s family to the groom’s family

(B) A payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family

(D) A shared inheritance between families

(B) A payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family

Explanation: Bridewealth is a payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family, symbolizing the value of the bride in certain marriage traditions.

60. The practice of "exogamy" most directly ensures that individuals:

(A) Marry within their own family

(B) Marry outside their social or cultural group

(D) Marry someone of the same religion

(B) Marry outside their social or cultural group

Explanation: Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's social, cultural, or ethnic group, which can help broaden social connections and prevent inbreeding.

61. The concept of "marital rights" typically includes:

(A) Legal ownership of property

(B) Rights related to reproduction and parenthood

(D) All of the above

Explanation: Marital rights generally include rights related to property, reproduction, parenthood, and inheritance, which are often recognized by law.

62. Which of the following marriage systems requires a person to marry outside their family or group?

(A) Endogamy

(B) Exogamy

(D) Monogamy

(B) Exogamy

Explanation: Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's family, clan, or social group, and is common in societies that encourage broader alliances.

63. Which of the following marriage systems is characterized by one woman marrying multiple men?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Group Marriage

(A) Polyandry

Explanation: Polyandry is a form of marriage where one woman marries multiple men, which is rare and typically practiced in certain cultures.

64. In which of the following marriage systems is one man married to multiple women?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Monogamy

(D) Serial Monogamy

Explanation: Polygyny is a marriage system in which one man marries multiple women, a practice found in various societies around the world.

65. What is the main legal purpose of a marriage contract in most societies?

(A) To regulate property and inheritance rights

(B) To guarantee emotional security

(D) To establish mutual love between partners

(A) To regulate property and inheritance rights

Explanation: The main legal purpose of a marriage contract is to establish rights related to property, inheritance, and familial responsibilities between the partners.

66. Which of the following is a form of marriage involving the practice of a woman marrying the brother of her deceased husband?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(D) Polygyny

(B) Levirate

Explanation: Levirate marriage involves a widow marrying the brother of her deceased husband, often to maintain the family lineage and provide economic support.

67. What does the term "bride price" refer to in some societies?

(A) A payment made by the bride’s family to the groom’s family

(B) A payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family

(D) A dowry given to the bride’s family

(B) A payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family

Explanation: Bride price is the money or goods given by the groom’s family to the bride’s family, often as a sign of commitment and respect.

68. What is the concept of "dowry" in many marriage systems?

(A) A payment from the bride’s family to the groom’s family

(B) A payment from the groom’s family to the bride’s family

(D) Property brought by the groom to the bride

Explanation: Dowry is the property or money that the bride's family gives to the groom or his family, a practice often associated with marriage in various cultures.

69. Which of the following marriage systems involves a man marrying multiple women but only one woman at a time?

(A) Polygyny

(B) Polyandry

(D) Monogamy

(A) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny is the practice of one man marrying multiple women, though not simultaneously in every case. It is a form of polygamy.

70. What does "serial monogamy" mean in marriage practices?

(A) Having one spouse at a time, but remarrying multiple times throughout life

(B) Marrying multiple people at the same time

(D) Marrying someone from a different culture

(A) Having one spouse at a time, but remarrying multiple times throughout life

Explanation: Serial monogamy refers to the practice of having one spouse at a time but marrying multiple times over the course of one's life, often after divorce or widowhood.

71. Which of the following terms refers to the practice of a woman marrying multiple men?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(A) Polyandry

Explanation: Polyandry is a marriage system where one woman marries multiple men, often practiced in certain regions as a means of controlling population or managing family resources.

72. The practice of "dowry" often involves:

(A) A payment from the bride’s family to the groom’s family

(B) A payment from the groom’s family to the bride’s family

(D) Property given to the bride by the groom’s family

Explanation: Dowry is the practice of the bride’s family providing property, wealth, or goods to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

73. What does "endogamy" mean in the context of marriage?

(A) Marrying outside one’s social group

(B) Marrying within one’s social group

(D) Marrying someone of a higher social class

(B) Marrying within one’s social group

Explanation: Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one’s own social, cultural, or ethnic group, often to preserve family ties or traditions.

74. Which of the following describes the practice of a man marrying multiple women?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny is the marriage system where one man marries multiple women, a common form of polygamy in certain societies.

75. Which of the following marriage practices refers to marrying outside one’s family or group?

(A) Endogamy

(B) Exogamy

(D) Sororate

(B) Exogamy

Explanation: Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's social, cultural, or ethnic group, promoting diversity and forming alliances with different groups.

76. In some cultures, what does "bride price" refer to?

(A) A payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family

(B) A payment made by the bride’s family to the groom’s family

(D) A dowry provided by the bride’s family to the groom

(A) A payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family

Explanation: Bride price is a payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family, typically as part of the marriage arrangement in many cultures.

77. What term refers to a marriage system where one man marries multiple women?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(B) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny is a marriage system where one man marries multiple women. It is one of the most common forms of polygamous marriage.

78. In some marriage systems, what is the practice of "sororate"?

(A) A man marries his deceased wife’s sister

(B) A man marries his deceased wife’s brother

(D) A woman marries her deceased husband’s sister

(A) A man marries his deceased wife’s sister

Explanation: Sororate is the practice where a man marries the sister of his deceased wife, often to maintain the family structure and provide care for the widow's family.

79. Which of the following best describes "polyandry"?

(A) A marriage system where one woman marries multiple men

(B) A marriage system where one man marries multiple women

(D) A marriage system where a man marries his deceased wife’s sister

(A) A marriage system where one woman marries multiple men

Explanation: Polyandry is a rare marriage system where one woman marries multiple men, typically practiced in certain cultures to manage resources or control population growth.

80. What does "serial monogamy" refer to in marriage systems?

(A) Marrying multiple spouses at once

(B) Having one spouse at a time but remarrying multiple times throughout life

(D) Marrying someone from a different ethnic group

(B) Having one spouse at a time but remarrying multiple times throughout life

Explanation: Serial monogamy involves having one spouse at a time but marrying multiple times throughout one’s life, often after divorce or widowhood.

81. Which of the following is an example of "cross-cousin marriage"?

(A) A man marries his father’s sister’s daughter

(B) A man marries his mother’s brother’s daughter

(D) A woman marries her mother’s sister’s son

(B) A man marries his mother’s brother’s daughter

Explanation: Cross-cousin marriage refers to the custom where a man marries his mother’s brother’s daughter or a woman marries her father’s sister’s son, which is common in some cultures.

82. What does "matrilineal" refer to in a marriage system?

(A) A system in which inheritance is passed through the father’s side

(B) A system in which inheritance is passed through the mother’s side

(D) A system where inheritance is equally shared between parents

(B) A system in which inheritance is passed through the mother’s side

Explanation: Matrilineal refers to a kinship system where lineage and inheritance are passed through the mother's side of the family.

83. Which of the following is the most common form of marriage worldwide?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Group marriage

Explanation: Monogamy is the most widespread form of marriage worldwide, where one person is married to one spouse at a time.

84. In the context of marriage, what is the "bride price" meant to signify?

(A) Compensation for the bride’s family for losing her

(B) The dowry given to the groom’s family

(D) A mutual contract between both families

(A) Compensation for the bride’s family for losing her

Explanation: The bride price is a payment made by the groom’s family to the bride’s family, traditionally symbolizing the loss of the bride to another family and ensuring the groom’s commitment.

85. What does the term "exogamy" refer to in marriage practices?

(A) Marrying someone from the same group

(B) Marrying outside one’s social, cultural, or ethnic group

(D) Marrying someone of a higher social status

(B) Marrying outside one’s social, cultural, or ethnic group

Explanation: Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's social, ethnic, or cultural group, which can promote diversity and help build social alliances.

86. The practice of "polygyny" allows for:

(A) One man to marry multiple women

(B) One woman to marry multiple men

(D) Multiple women to marry multiple men

(A) One man to marry multiple women

Explanation: Polygyny is the marriage system where one man marries multiple women, commonly practiced in some societies to increase family size or wealth.

87. In a society practicing "serial monogamy," an individual:

(A) Has one spouse at a time but may marry multiple times in their lifetime

(B) Has multiple spouses at the same time

(D) Avoids marriage and prefers cohabitation

(A) Has one spouse at a time but may marry multiple times in their lifetime

Explanation: Serial monogamy involves having one spouse at a time but marrying multiple individuals throughout one’s life, typically after divorce or widowhood.

88. What is the primary function of marriage in terms of legal recognition?

(A) To establish property ownership

(B) To regulate sexual behavior

(D) To provide emotional support

Explanation: One of the primary functions of marriage is to legally recognize a relationship, thereby granting the couple social and legal benefits.

89. Which of the following marriage systems involves a woman marrying the brother of her deceased husband?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(D) Polyandry

(B) Levirate

Explanation: Levirate marriage involves a widow marrying her deceased husband's brother, typically to continue the family line and ensure economic support for the widow.

90. What is the key feature of "monogamy" in marriage systems?

(A) Having only one spouse at a time

(B) Marrying someone of the same ethnic background

(D) Marrying outside one's social group

(A) Having only one spouse at a time

Explanation: Monogamy is the marriage system in which an individual has only one spouse at a time, either for life or for a set period.

91. Which of the following best describes the practice of "hypergamy" in marriage?

(A) Marrying someone of the same social status

(B) Marrying someone of lower social status

(D) Marrying multiple spouses at the same time

Explanation: Hypergamy refers to the practice of marrying someone of higher social, economic, or educational status, often to improve one's social standing.

92. What is "serial monogamy" most associated with?

(A) Having multiple spouses simultaneously

(B) Marrying one person at a time, but multiple times throughout life

(D) Marrying only once in a lifetime

(B) Marrying one person at a time, but multiple times throughout life

Explanation: Serial monogamy refers to the practice of having one spouse at a time but marrying multiple people over the course of one's life, typically after divorce or widowhood.

93. What is the primary characteristic of "group marriage"?

(A) One man marrying multiple women

(B) One woman marrying multiple men

(D) Marrying outside one's cultural or ethnic group

Explanation: Group marriage involves multiple individuals, often more than two, forming a marriage unit where all members are considered equal partners in the relationship.

94. What does "polygyny" refer to in the context of marriage?

(A) One man marrying multiple women

(B) One woman marrying multiple men

(D) One man marrying his deceased wife’s sister

(A) One man marrying multiple women

Explanation: Polygyny refers to a marriage system in which one man marries multiple women, a practice found in various cultures around the world.

95. In which type of marriage does a widow marry her deceased husband's brother?

(A) Sororate

(B) Levirate

(D) Polygyny

(B) Levirate

Explanation: Levirate is the practice where a widow marries the brother of her deceased husband, often to continue the family lineage and provide care for the widow.

96. Which of the following marriage systems involves one woman marrying multiple men?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Serial Monogamy

(A) Polyandry

Explanation: Polyandry is a rare marriage system where one woman marries multiple men, often practiced in some cultures to control population or manage resources.

97. What is the main characteristic of "endogamy" in marriage?

(A) Marrying outside one’s social or ethnic group

(B) Marrying multiple partners at the same time

(D) Marrying someone of a higher social status

Explanation: Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one’s own social, cultural, or ethnic group to preserve social ties and cultural practices.

98. Which of the following is true about "matrilineal" marriage systems?

(A) Inheritance is passed through the father’s side of the family

(B) Inheritance is passed through the mother’s side of the family

(D) Marriages are based on personal preference rather than family approval

(B) Inheritance is passed through the mother’s side of the family

Explanation: In matrilineal systems, lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother’s side of the family, which can affect marriage and family structures.

99. What term describes the marriage practice where a man marries multiple women?

(A) Polyandry

(B) Polygyny

(D) Exogamy

(B) Polygyny

Explanation: Polygyny is the marriage system where one man marries multiple women, a common practice in various cultures.

100. What is the term used for the rule where a widow marries her deceased husband’s brother?

(A) Levirate

(B) Sororate

(D) Polygyny

(A) Levirate

Explanation: Levirate marriage involves a widow marrying her deceased husband’s brother, which is often done to continue the family line and provide support for the widow.

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