User:Smatosich/sandbox

Validation of the common descent between ancestors can be accomplished in many different ways, and depending on the culture one belongs to, only certain validation techniques may be accepted. In some cultures it may be one individual's responsibility to memorize their own ancestors and then make sure their children know the same. In other situations or cultures, it may be that a specific organization is able to keep this information documented. Even still, certain groups of people may charge a single person with memorizing the entire known ancestry of all royalty and other important people. The accuracy of ancestral descent is often questionable in scenarios when people are attempting to claim land, power, or important positions.