Author Question: In chiefdoms, the rule of primogeniture in the succession of political authority does which of the ... (Read 62 times)

deesands · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

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.