Asked by Riece LeBlanc on Sep 26, 2024
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The term "primogeniture" refers to
A) full inheritance of all land by the eldest son.
B) full inheritance of all land by the youngest son.
C) land split between all male heirs.
D) land spilt between all heirs.
E) all land given to the Church at the time of death.
Primogeniture
A legal or social system in which the firstborn child, specifically the eldest son, inherits the family estate or title.
Eldest Son
The firstborn male child in a family, often subject to specific rights, responsibilities, or inheritances in various cultures.
Inheritance
The practice of passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual.
- Apprehend how territorial annexations and theological disputes contributed to the mold of early modern Europe.
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Silma Subah7 minutes ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Primogeniture refers to the inheritance of all land and titles by the eldest son in a family. This practice was common in many European countries and was intended to keep estates intact by preventing a division of property among multiple heirs.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend how territorial annexations and theological disputes contributed to the mold of early modern Europe.