Which Statement Best Characterizes the Power and Status of Women

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes the power and status of women in ancient Egypt?

• A) Women served as the rulers of Egypt because it was a matriarchal society.
• B) Women were treated as property and were allowed no legal rights once married.
• C) Women held a relatively high status, could own property, and be public officials.
• D) Women lived in a separate society from men, rarely interacting with Egyptian society.

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