In contrast to modern societies,a person's lifelong position in most premodern societies was mostly determined by the:
A) country in which a person was born
B) amount of education a person achieved
C) race and religion of a person
D) occupation and income a person received
E) family into which a person was born

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In premodern societies, a person's social status was largely determined by the family they were born into. If a person was born into a wealthy, influential family, they would have more opportunities and social standing than someone born into a poor family. Education and career were also often determined by family status and connections. Race and religion could also play a role in social status, but generally, family background was the most significant factor.

In Contrast to Modern Societies,a Person's Lifelong Position in Most