Multiple choice

who had authority over the family

  1. oldest male

  2. mother

  3. man over 30

  4. the suttee

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Explanation

In traditional patriarchal family structures, the oldest male (often the grandfather or father) held authority over the entire family. This system of filial piety and respect for elders placed the oldest male at the top of the family hierarchy.