Historically, What Was the Family's Goal in Arranging Marriages for the Young

question 22

Multiple Choice

Historically, what was the family's goal in arranging marriages for the young adult members?

• A) to manage assets and achieve or maintain power in the community
• B) to ensure that the two young people love each other
• C) to enhance fertility of the two soon to be betrothed people
• D) to promote longevity of the marriage and the two individuals in the marriage

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