Achieved status would be especially important in_______________?
Correct answer: D. none of the above
- A. ancient Egypt
- B. 19th century India
- C. feudal Europe
- D. none of the above
Explanation
Achieved status is earned through effort or choice and is especially prominent in modern, merit-based societies. Ancient Egypt, feudal Europe, and traditional 19th-century India relied more heavily on ascribed status, so none of the listed settings fits best.
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