Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes a Za'im

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes a za'im?

• A) A political boss from a leading family in a given region who manipulates elections and distributes political favors and financial rewards
• B) A land tenure system in which land was held in common and distributed amongst its members to mitigate the agricultural risks brought on by natural disasters
• C) A piece of property endowed for a religious institution or charity
• D) Often translated as "truce," a za'im is dinstinct from the shorter-term calming of events known as ?tahdiya

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Definitions:

Crepitus

A crackling or popping sound or sensation experienced under the skin and joints or in the lungs, often indicating the presence of air in abnormal places or friction between bone and cartilage.

Tactile Fremitus

A clinical examination method involving the vibration of the chest wall that is palpable on physical examination, often indicating the presence of lung disease or consolidation.

Chest Tube

A medical device inserted into the pleural space of the chest to remove air, fluid, or pus, commonly used in cases of pneumothorax or pleural effusion.

Palpable Thyroid Gland

A condition in which the thyroid gland can be felt upon physical examination, possibly indicating an abnormality.