McMahon argues that the institution of polygamy in imperial China effectively limited the power of women by forcing them to devote their energy into competition with each other for attention and influence within the royal household. True False

According to McMahan, all wealthy nobles in Chinese society were encouraged to practice polygamy to emulate the practices of the emperor. True False

World-wide and historically, the majority of cultures hold polygamy as the ideal or preferred form of marriage. True False

One wife having many husband is known as Options levirate polyandry polygyny monogamy

The law sanctions monogamy.

Which of the following is true of polygyny?Multiple choice question.It serves a political purpose in some cultures.It preceded monogamy in cultural evolution.It keeps brothers together so that they do not divide up their farmland.It means marriage to more than one man.