What characteristic most marked patrilineages in South China during the Imperial Han era?
A) They functioned as political kingdoms while matrilineages created centers of domestic authority.
B) Because they were patrilineages they only involved men and their sons.
C) They were highly localized and incorporated only agrarian families.
D) They formed into lineage organizations that functioned like corporations.

Question

What characteristic most marked patrilineages in South China during the Imperial Han era?
A) They functioned as political kingdoms while matrilineages created centers of domestic authority.
B)  Because they were patrilineages they only involved men and their sons.
C)  They were highly localized and incorporated only agrarian families.
D) They formed into lineage organizations that functioned like corporations.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the Imperial Han era, patrilineages in South China were notable for forming into lineage organizations that operated similarly to corporations. These organizations were structured around familial ties but had functions and operations that extended beyond mere kinship, involving economic, social, and sometimes political activities.

What Characteristic Most Marked Patrilineages in South China During the Imperial