Which inheritance system states that the eldest son inherits all of the father's land?

• A. Manorialism
• B. Primogeniture
• C. Interdict
• D. Inquisition

Answer: (B)

Inheritance of land and wealth in historical contexts is shaped by different rules for who gets the estate. Primogeniture is the practice where the eldest son inherits the father's land, keeping the entire estate intact rather than dividing it among multiple heirs. This approach was common in medieval Europe because it preserved the size and power of noble estates, stabilizing succession and reducing fragmentation of property over generations.

Other terms refer to different ideas: manorialism is about the economic and social system of a lord’s manor, not how land is inherited; interdict is a church sanction restricting religious amenities; and inquisitions are judicial or investigative processes used by religious or secular authorities. Because primogeniture specifically describes the right of the firstborn son to inherit the land in full, it is the best answer.