A dynasty is defined as?

A dynasty is defined as?

• A. A religious order
• B. A city-state
• C. A guild
• D. A ruling family

Answer: (D)

A dynasty is a sequence of rulers from the same family who govern a country across generations. This focus on family lineage and power passing within a single lineage is what makes the term apply to long-lasting political authority, not to a religious group, a city with its territory, or an artisan association. In history, dynasties shape stability and legitimacy as power shifts from one generation to the next, even though they can end if control passes to a different family.