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In ancient Ghana, the next king would be the son of the current king’s sister. Which of the following words describes this system?

Animist
Bidal
Matrilineal
Patrilineal

cant decide between c or d

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I think it is it is Matrilineal. Matrilineal means "of or based of kingship from the mother or the female line." While Patrilineal means "relating or based on the relationship to the father or descent through the male line." Since the next king would be the son of the current king's sister the answer would be Matrilineal.
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Matrilineal because it means kingship descended by females which if the son of the mom is to become king it is a Matrillineal kingdom.
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