You are the fourth son in a large family. You realize that your oldest brother is going to get all of your father's lands and possessions. There is nothing you can do about this so you decide to become a monk. What term describes this situation?
A. fief
B. primogeniture
C. vassal
D. homage
2006-08-23 03:53:37 · 10 answers · asked by :) 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
B (from the latin phrase "primo" meaning first)
There are still countries and ethnic groups that think that way which is a pity since it causes family wounds that never heal.
2006-08-23 03:56:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I fairly have a pal of a good sized kin. different than there is 3 sons, no longer 4. All 3 of them are my pals and the 2d and third are overweight however the 1st is almost a toothpick. Him and his grandpa are the only 2 skinny ones interior the full kin lol :)
2016-11-05 11:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B describes the eldest son
2006-08-23 03:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by FlaTiger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has to be B. I've never heard the word, but I know it ain't A., C, or D.
2006-08-23 03:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to answer E (Osama Bin Laden) - except he did get about $20m AFAIK.
2006-08-23 03:59:06 · answer #5 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer is b primogeniture it means first of in spainsh is primogento it means he is the one that was born first of several kids.
2006-08-23 03:59:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B.
2006-08-23 03:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B.
2006-08-23 03:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by B'klyn Barracuda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b.
2006-08-23 03:59:56 · answer #9 · answered by chocolateknight69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i C!
ZEUS!
2006-08-23 03:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by ZEUS! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋