Family Vocabulary Review - Unit 11 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

A single unit of people living under one roof (one house/apartment) is called . . . ?

A household

A child who has no brothers or sisters is called . . .?

An only child

What is general term for brother and sister?

Sibling(s)

What is the term for someone whose partner/spouse has passed away?

Widow/Widower

What is the term for a person who earns most of the money to support a family?

Breadwinner

A marriage that is planned by the families rather than chosen by the individuals is called...?

Arranged marriage

What term refers to the traditional expectations for men’s and women’s roles in a society?

Gender roles

In which family structure do people live together without getting legally married?

Cohabitation

What is the practice where multiple wives or husbands exist in one marriage?

Polygamous

What do we call a family where grandparents take care of the children instead of the parents?

Grandparent-led family

Which type of family consists of parents, children, and step-siblings from previous marriages?

Blended family

A family that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives is called...?

Extended family

Which term refers to a family unit with parents and their children only?

Nuclear family

What is the term for the legal rules about passing property and wealth after death?

Inheritance laws

Which term describes a society where men traditionally hold more power and authority?

Patriarchal society

Which concept means deep respect for one's parents and ancestors, common in some cultures?

Filial piety

What do we call a family where one parent raises the child alone?

Single-parent family

Which term refers to a society where the mother’s lineage is the most important?

Matrilineal society