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The Grecian Gens
Question 1 of 4
What crack in the Greek gentile constitution does Engels identify, caused by paternal law and rising private property?
A
None — Greek gentes remained identical to Iroquois gentes in every respect
B
All Greek property became communally owned by decree
C
Wealthy heiresses were obliged (not just permitted) to marry within the gens, an exception carved out purely to keep family wealth from passing to another gens
D
Marriage outside the gens became compulsory for every Greek citizen
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