The Rule of Primogeniture in the Succession of Political Authority

The rule of primogeniture in the succession of political authority:

A) provided for continuity of the political system and avoided a power struggle when the chief died
B) enhanced the prestige of the king
C) usually caused a power struggle within the central chiefly hierarchy
D) often generated regional warfare that was tied to the symbiosis of the area
E) rarely occurred since succession was closely linked to the matrilineal descent rules