Since wealth and status determine the type of marriage patterns found in agricultural states, the primary form of marriage for all but the elite was __________.

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Monogamy was the primary form of marriage for all but the elite in agricultural states, as it was often difficult for most individuals to accumulate enough wealth or status to support multiple spouses. Polygyny (having multiple wives) was a privilege reserved for the wealthy and powerful, while polyandry (having multiple husbands) was rare and found mainly in certain cultures in the Himalayan region. Polygamy is a general term that encompasses both polygyny and polyandry.

Since Wealth and Status Determine the Type of Marriage Patterns