The diagram you described illustrates a clan. In the context of West African society, clans are often organized around shared ancestry, with members tracing their lineage back to a common ancestor.
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A diagram is shown. At the top of the diagram, Ancestor is labeled. At the bottom of the diagram lineage is shown in four separate boxes. Each of these boxes has an arrow pointed towards ancestor.
What unit of West African society does this diagram illustrate?
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a village
a village
a caste
a caste
a clan
a clan
an empire
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