Kazakh Clan Structure Exploration

What is the primary social unit in Kazakh culture?

• Community

• Tribe

• Clan

• Family

How many main clans are traditionally recognized among the Kazakhs?

• Three main clans

• Four main clans

• Two main clans

• Five main clans

What role do clans play in Kazakh identity?

• Clans are irrelevant to Kazakh identity and have no social significance.

• Clans are central to Kazakh identity, linking individuals to their heritage and fostering community ties.

• Clans serve only as a means of political power without cultural ties.

• Clans are primarily focused on economic competition rather than community building.

Can you name one of the major Kazakh clans?

• Argyn

• Jusup

• Nayman

• Kereit

What is the significance of lineage in Kazakh society?

• Lineage is primarily a legal concept in Kazakh society.

• Lineage is crucial for social status, identity, and cultural heritage in Kazakh society.

• Lineage is irrelevant to social status in Kazakh society.

• Lineage only affects economic status, not cultural identity.

How do Kazakh clans influence social organization?

• Kazakh clans influence social organization by establishing kinship ties, social hierarchy, and collective responsibilities.

• Kazakh clans promote individualism and personal freedom.

• Kazakh clans are primarily focused on economic competition.

• Kazakh clans have no impact on social roles or responsibilities.

What is the term for the traditional Kazakh family structure?

• zhuz

• aul

• tumar

• bai

How do marriage practices relate to clan affiliations among Kazakhs?

• Marriage practices among Kazakhs are influenced by clan affiliations, promoting alliances and avoiding intra-clan marriages.

• Kazakh marriages are arranged without considering clan ties.

• Clan affiliations have no impact on marriage choices.

• Marriage practices are solely based on economic status.

What historical events have impacted the clan structure of the Kazakhs?

• Influence of Chinese dynasties on Kazakh tribes

• World War I impact on Kazakh culture

• Mongol invasions, establishment of the Kazakh Khanate, Russian colonization, Soviet collectivization, and post-Soviet revival.

• Introduction of democracy in Kazakhstan

How does the clan system affect modern Kazakh society?

• The clan system promotes individualism and personal freedom.

• The clan system is primarily a historical concept with no relevance today.

• The clan system has no impact on social relationships in Kazakhstan.

• The clan system strengthens social cohesion and cultural identity in modern Kazakh society.