In ______________systems, inheritance of property and position is usually traced from the maternal uncle (mother's brother) to his nephew (mother's son). In some cases, mothers may pass on their property to daughters.
A) matricentric
B) matrilocal
C) matrilineal
D) matriarchal

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In matrilineal systems, inheritance is traced through the mother's lineage, which means that property and position are often passed on from the mother's brother to his nephew (mother's son), and in some cases, mothers may pass on their property to their daughters as well. Matricentric refers to a society where the mother or the female head of the family holds the central position, but it does not necessarily imply a system of inheritance. Matrilocal refers to a society where the married couple resides with or near the wife's family, but again, it does not necessarily imply a system of inheritance. Matriarchal refers to a society where women hold the primary power and authority, but this does not necessarily imply a specific system of inheritance.

In ______________Systems, Inheritance of Property and Position Is Usually Traced