2012 · Q72
Which is the correct meaning of the term 'rule of primogeniture' ?
History and CultureMedieval history
- AFavourite son inheriting his father's estate
- BEldest son inheriting his father's estate
- CDivision of the inheritance amongst all the sons
- DDivision of the inheritance amongst all the sons and daughters
Explanation
Primogeniture is the rule by which the eldest son inherits his father's estate. It is not inheritance by a favourite son, nor division among sons, nor division among sons and daughters. Hence option B.