Women's Status in Ancient Egypt and China

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What did Herodotus, a Greek historian, observe about Egyptian women's social status compared to Greek women?

Greek women had lower social status because they were not allowed to inherit property.

Greek women had higher social status due to their involvement in trade and politics.

Egyptian women had higher social status as they could inherit property and engage in trade and politics. (correct)

Egyptian women had lower social status as they were not allowed to inherit property or participate in trade and politics.

What was a significant factor contributing to the high power of women in ancient societies according to the text?

Their physical strength.

Their ability to bear children. (correct)

Their education level.

Their participation in politics.

What was a common form of oppression faced by women under subtle patriarchy according to the text?

No differences in gender pay gap between men and women.

Equal representation of women in politics and executive positions.

Sexism manifested through prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination based on sex. (correct)

Women earning more than men in the workforce.

Which statement best describes the gender roles as defined under Confucianism in China?

Women are expected to obey their father and after marriage, their son. Signup and view all the answers

Which movement has contributed significantly to the advancement of women since ancient times according to the text?

The feminist movement. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key influence that spread Greek views on women in Egypt according to the text?

Conquests of Alexander the Great across Asia and Africa. Signup and view all the answers

How did Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato view women?

As inferior to men and as possessions of men Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary roles assigned to women according to Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato?

Obey their husbands, bear children, and take care of the household Signup and view all the answers

How were women restricted in terms of education based on Greek views mentioned in the text?

They were forbidden to learn philosophy, politics, and science Signup and view all the answers

What societal status did Greek philosophers believe women should have?

Lower status as they were considered property of men Signup and view all the answers

How did Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato contribute to the perpetuation of patriarchy?

By reinforcing the idea of women as inferiors and possessions of men Signup and view all the answers

In what ways did Greek views on women differ from prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribes?

Greek philosophers viewed women as inferiors unlike the gender equality in prehistoric tribes Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical conception of gender and sexuality during the dawn of civilization?

Men and women were treated equally, with a high regard for women Signup and view all the answers

What does the divine feminine concept refer to?

The sacredness of the woman to her ability to conceive children Signup and view all the answers

How did societies treat men and women during the dawn of civilization?

Men and women were treated equally, with equitable power and roles Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the divine feminine concept in ancient societies?

It emphasized the sacredness of the woman to her ability to conceive children Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a society to be egalitarian?

Men and women have equal power and roles Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the high regard for women during the dawn of civilization?

Men and women were treated equally, with a high regard for women Signup and view all the answers

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