25 Types of Marriages

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What distinguishes civil marriage from religious marriage?

Religious marriage requires a marriage certificate.

Civil marriage is recognized by the state. (correct)

Civil marriage is recognized by a religious body.

Both marriages require a large ceremony.

Which type of marriage occurs between individuals from different religions?

Interfaith marriage (correct)

Monogamous marriage

Polygamous marriage

Common-law marriage

What characterizes common-law marriage?

It includes multiple spouses.

It is a marriage conducted by a religious leader.

It requires a marriage certificate.

It involves living together without formal acknowledgment. (correct)

How are polygyny and polyandry different?

Polygyny involves multiple wives, while polyandry involves multiple husbands. Signup and view all the answers

What is a left-handed marriage also known as?

Morganatic marriage Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of a shotgun marriage?

It occurs due to unplanned pregnancy. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a marriage that is hidden from society?

Secret marriage Signup and view all the answers

In which type of marriage do individuals come from different racial backgrounds?

Mixed marriage Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a love marriage?

It is based on mutual affection and love. Signup and view all the answers

How does a convenience marriage differ from other types of marriage?

It primarily focuses on convenience rather than love. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a parenting marriage?

A marriage intended to raise children before any separation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a mixed marriage?

A marriage involving individuals from different races. Signup and view all the answers

What is a safety marriage?

A marriage based on materialistic benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a group marriage from polygamous marriage?

It involves multiple partners collectively married to each other. Signup and view all the answers

A zombie marriage refers to which of the following scenarios?

A marriage where couples are indifferent towards each other in private. Signup and view all the answers

Which marriage type relies heavily on the families finding suitable matches?

Arranged marriage Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Marriages

Civil and Religious Marriage: Combines state recognition (civil) and religious acknowledgment (such as from a church).
Interfaith Marriage: Union between individuals from different religions; reflects changing societal norms regarding faith.
Common-Law Marriage: Partners consider themselves married through cohabitation without a formal registry.
Monogamous Marriage: Most prevalent marriage type globally; involves an exclusive relationship between two people.
Polygamous Marriage: Less common today; consists of having multiple spouses. Subcategories include:
- Polygyny: A man has multiple wives.
- Polyandry: A woman has multiple husbands.
Left-Handed Marriage: Also known as morganatic marriage; occurs between partners of unequal social status.
Secret Marriage: A concealed union; the couple keeps their marriage hidden from family and friends.
Shotgun Marriage: A marriage prompted by an unexpected pregnancy; often driven by societal pressures.
Mixed Marriage: Also referred to as interracial marriage; involves partners from different racial backgrounds.
Same-Sex Marriage: Legal recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex; growing acceptance in various cultures.
Love Marriage: Based on romantic love; partners choose to marry following emotional attachment.
Arranged Marriage: Families select partners for their children, considering factors like race, religion, and social standing.
Convenience Marriage: Couples enter marriage for practical reasons rather than love; often financially motivated.
Zombie Marriage: A relationship where the couple appears married in public but lacks intimacy and connection privately.
Group Marriage: Multiple individuals (both sexes) are united in marital bonds; differs from polygamous arrangements.
Parenting Marriage: Partners stay together primarily for the sake of their children’s upbringing before potentially separating later.
Safety Marriage: Established when a tangible benefit or agreement (often material) is associated with the union.

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Explore the diverse forms of marriages in this quiz, which covers 25 different types. Understand the distinctions between civil and religious marriages, interfaith marriages, and more. Each type showcases how relationships can be defined and recognized differently in society.