What Do We Call a Society That Bestows Power and Prestige

question 63

Multiple Choice

What do we call a society that bestows power and prestige on its oldest members and is ruled by them?

• A) seniority model
• B) elder reign
• C) gerontocracy
• D) senilia principalia

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