Question

In contrast to the english line of kings and queens, the scottish had a system that was similar but was unable to establish any one group or ancestral line as undisputed leaders of the country. a large part of the problem was that there was insufficient documentation prior to about the 13th or 14th centuries. this particular type of kinship group is referred to as

Answer 1

The correct answer is clan

They were grouped in clans that lived all over Scotland. They were formed around the idea of shared identity and shared history of a smaller population. Every clan has their own flag and their coat of arms and usually have a chief but it is not necessary and  there are numerous clans that don't actually have a chief.