Which Is the Most Accurate Statement

question 259

Multiple Choice

Which is the most accurate statement?

• A)Islamic law strictly limited the number of legal heirs to property.
• B)Christian canon law strictly standardized the law of inheritance.
• C)Barriers to keeping estates intact over generations was easier in the Middle East than in Western Europe.
• D)Inheritance laws in the Middle East versus Western Europe to a great degree explain the differences in economic development of the two regions.

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