[Solved] How did the status of wealthy Roman women differ from that of most Greek women in the Classical Age? A) Roman women had a slightly higher status, since they not only managed their households but also were able to play an indirect but important role in politics. B) Roman women enjoyed a higher social status and were even allowed to work as actresses and musicians in public settings. C) Roman women suffered a lower status, since they generally were not allowed to buy, sell, or inherit property. D) There was little or no difference; in neither society were women permitted to control the household or to serve in public life. Courtesans: Courtesans were historically educated and sophisticated women who served as companions and sometimes sexual partners to wealthy or powerful men. Hetaerae: In ancient Greece, educated and sophisticated companions or courtesans who engaged in long-term relationships with powerful men for their mutual benefit. Ancient Greece: A period and place in history noted for its significant contributions to art, philosophy, politics, and the early development of democracy. Erotic Wall Murals: Artworks painted on walls that depict sexually explicit scenes or themes.