Paper 2 · inheritance practices
Which of the following is a problem commonly associated with indigenous inheritance practices in Zimbabwe?
AReduced conflict among relatives, since indigenous inheritance is typically arranged through a clearly documented written will.
BDisagreements among surviving relatives, which commonly arise because the arrangement is verbal rather than a written will.
CFaster processing of legal protection for widows and orphans compared with other inheritance systems in the region.
DGreater unity among extended family members once the deceased person's estate has been divided among them.
Explanation: Indigenous inheritance is typically arranged verbally rather than through a written will, and this absence of a written record is what commonly leads to disagreement, quarrels, and conflict among surviving relatives, sometimes leaving orphans without a settled home. A documented will, faster legal protection, and greater family unity describe outcomes the practice does not reliably produce.
Derived from ZIMSEC Heritage Studies Paper 2, Nov 2019, Q1
