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The type of family that is led by a father is called a patriarchal family. This means that the father makes the rules.
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∙ 12y agoThe eldest male is commonly known as the dominant male. (leader, the protector)
Same as a male and a female lion, the male is always the dominant one who looks after the pack.
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What describes a family led by the eldest male?
Patriarchal?
Who was the head of ancient Chinese families was the eldest?
The extended family of the ancient Chinese was a patriarchal one, headed by the eldest male.
Who was in charge in the ancient Greek house?
The eldest male of the family. The wife ran the household.
Who was Roman families were headed by .?
Roman families were headed by the paterfamilias who was the eldest male of the family.
When someone call you a matriarch?
It means the woman has the power in the relationship, so if you're female....then they're calling you powerful.Clarification:A matriarch is the female head of the extended family, which is usually the eldest female member. It can be your grandmother, mother, aunt, etc.Likewise, a patriarch is the male head of the extended family, also usually the eldest male family member.
A family group of gorillas is led by an adult male called a?
silver back
Who was the Head of the house in ancient rome?
The head of the house in ancient Rome was the "paterfamilia". He was the eldest male in the family. Even though he consulted with other members of his family, the final decision on family matters rested with him.
What head of ancient Chinese families was the eldest?
male
What was the role of the paterfamilias in roman families?
In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.In Roman society the paterfamilia was the head of the family. He was the eldest male and was responsible for the conduct of the family in social, political, and financial matters. Technically all the family's possessions belonged to him and even his adult sons could not own property unless "freed" by the paterfamilia. Any honor that came to the family was an honor for him, but any disgrace that befell a family was a personal disgrace to him.
What are the functions of a sibling family?
functions of the sibling family is the eldest is in charge
Who is Marc Chagall's mum?
Chagall was the eldest of nine children in a Jewish family led by his father Khatskl (Zakhar) Shagal, employed by a herring merchant, and his mother, Feige-Ite.
Is eldest son responsible for bills when parents die?
no,the whole family. but i guess the eldest would do more>
