Understanding Minangkabau Matrilineal System

What is the matrilineal kinship system in Minangkabau?

• A system where lineage is traced through the father

• A system where lineage is traced through the mother

• A system that does not recognize kinship

• A system that is only applicable to men

What are the eight characteristics of the matrilineal system in Minangkabau?

What is the role of 'Mamak' in the matrilineal system?

• He is responsible for managing family finances

• He is the leader of the clan and manages ancestral property

• He has no significant role

• He is only a family member

What does 'Kemenakan' refer to in the Minangkabau culture?

• The maternal uncle

• The children of the maternal aunt

• The children of the paternal uncle

• The head of the clan

What is the significance of 'Rumah Gadang' in Minangkabau society?

• It is a traditional house that serves as a family gathering place

• It is a place for religious ceremonies

• It is a marketplace

• It is a school

What is the highest traditional governance unit in Minangkabau?

• Suku

• Kaum

• Nagari

• Rumah Gadang