Choose the statement that describes a 'Matrilineal Society':

Societies where women inherit property from their mothers

The correct answer is option 1: Societies where women inherit property from their mothers

A matrilineal society is one where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's side of the family. In such societies:

• Property, wealth, and sometimes titles are passed from mothers to their daughters.
• The family lineage and identity are associated with the maternal line.

Other options:

• "Societies where women exercise dominance" refers to a matriarchal society.
• "Societies where the newly married couple stays with man's parents" describes a patrilocal society.