Question

reading quiz
question 5

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.

which of the following describes a main point made about chiefs in the excerpt?
a. a chief’s status is passed from father to son.
b. the young chief is less powerful than a king.
c. a chief’s status depends on the strength of his following.
d. the well - known chief odysseus brags about raiding expeditions.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If the excerpt doesn’t discuss hereditary chief status, this is incorrect.
• Option B: If there’s no comparison between young chiefs and kings, this is incorrect.
• Option C: In many anthropological or historical discussions of chiefs (e.g., in ancient or tribal contexts), a chief’s influence/status often relies on the number of followers/supporters. This aligns with common themes about chiefdom structures.
• Option D: If the excerpt doesn’t focus on Odysseus bragging about raids (or if Odysseus isn’t the main focus of the chief - related point), this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. A chief’s status depends on the strength of his following.