Question

1. the ____ system of stratification is most closely associated with feudal societies and was based on land ownership and inherited status. (1 point) a) caste b) class c) estate d) slavery 19. which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between wealth and income in the u.s.? (1 point) a) income is more important than wealth for understanding stratification. b) the distribution of wealth is more unequal than the distribution of income. c) the distribution of income is more unequal than the distribution of wealth. d) wealth and income are distributed fairly equally.

Explanation:

1. The estate - based stratification system was key in feudal societies, relying on land - ownership and inherited status. Caste is associated with India and based on birth - related occupations, class is more about economic and social factors in modern and historical contexts, and slavery is about ownership of people.
2. In the U.S., the distribution of wealth is highly concentrated among a small portion of the population, making it more unequal than the distribution of income. Income is a flow of money over a period, while wealth is the stock of assets.

Answer:

1. C. Estate
2. B. The distribution of wealth is more unequal than the distribution of income.