The authority figure in an ancient chinese family was the
a.
eldest female
c.
strongest male
b.
eldest male
d.
most educated male

Explanation:

In ancient China men used to dominate the household and had complete control over their wives. Women were expected to serve their husbands  and produce offspring to carry on the family name.

Ancient Chinese society was practised the ideas of Confucius, and under Confucian  philosophy every one had a role in the society and they were expected to behave accordingly. It was a male dominated society and the eldest male was the head of the family. The men were allowed to remarry if the first wife cannot bear him a son. Women were limited only to the occupation of silk weaving.

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