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Under patriliny, who could claim a father's resources, including the throne?
AHis daughters
BHis nephews
CHis sisters
DHis sons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. His sons
Patriliny gave sons the right to the resources, and for kings the throne, after the father died.
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