"matriarchal" is best defined as a a. pattern of ethnic settlements in central europe b. matrix of ethnic symbols engraved in an arch c. domination of a government or social group by females d. collection of materials used only by a particular ethnic group select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

C. domination of a government or social group by females

Explanation:

Matriarchal is best defined as a domination of a government or social group by females.

Matriarchal  comes from the Latin Mater, Which means mother, and it shows particular society in which the dominant classes is ruled by women.

Much more common in the past then now, although some of those actually still exist in places, such as some cultures in Africa, some places in the East and also some tribes in Polynesia and Micronesia.

Study shows that this type of society have an higher degree of empathy and understanding of other culture.

Maybe one of the most famous matriarchal culture are the Moso, which is a an enclave set between Nepal and China

C. Domination of a government or social group by females

Explanation:

Matriarchal societies comprise of societies where women have power over sociological -economical and political structures. The term also alludes that most communities are ruled by men which is patriarchal.

The matriarchal society is not a norm in the current society; there are few communities in some areas of the world that have both the original and modern ruling. In this case, the matriarchy is referred to as the system of life. Three major countries have the Matriarchal ruling.

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