In chiefdoms, the rule of primogeniture in the succession of political authority does which of the following?
A. provides for continuity for the political system and avoids a power struggle when the chief dies
B. enhances the prestige of the king
C. encourages power struggles within the central chiefly hierarchy
D. promotes a cycle of regional conflicts and warfare
Question 2
Which of the following is characteristic of political structures among chiefdoms?
A. Leadership is vested in an institutionalized office that exists independently of a particular person.
B. The central leadership position is earned rather than passed down within a single ruling family.
C. Leaders maintain absolute authority, usually enforced by physical coercion.
D. Political power derives from personal qualities, such as intelligence or skill, rather than economic success.
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