A Primary Factor That Contributed to the Significant Role of the Family

question 63

Multiple Choice

A primary factor that contributed to the significant role of the family in Chinese life was the

• A) female-dominated nature of ancient life.
• B) labor-intensive demands of crop cultivation.
• C) merit-based structure of Chinese government.
• D) highly centralized organization of Qin government.
• E) density of the population in the Yangtze valley.

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Definitions:

Gendered Component

Aspects of society or culture that are influenced by or specifically relate to the differences between genders.

Cheapest Supply

The lowest cost option available in the marketplace for goods or services.

Concentrated Occupations

Fields of work where a significant majority of the workforce is of a particular gender, ethnicity, or other demographic marker.

Patriarchy

A societal structure where males dominate by having the main authority, leading in political powers, exerting moral influence, enjoying social advantages, and managing ownership of assets.