WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
African women had more rights than ancient Greek and Roman women.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Greek women had virtually no political rights of any kind and were controlled by men at nearly every stage of their lives. The most important duties for a city-dwelling woman were to bear children–preferably male–and to run the household.

Detailed explanation-2: -Legal rights Unlike society in ancient Egypt, Rome did not regard women as equal to men before the law. They received only a basic education, if any at all, and were subject to the authority of a man. Traditionally, this was their father before marriage.

Detailed explanation-3: -The women in Athens were not considered citizens. Conversely, Ancient Rome valued women for their modesty, piety, maintenance of harmony, and marrying one man. Unlike Athens, women can own, get rid of, or do anything she wished with her property.

Detailed explanation-4: -Women in Sparta In Sparta, women were respected as the “mother’s of warriors.” Although they were not considered equal with men, they had more rights and freedom than the women of Athens. They were educated, played sports, allowed to walk around the city freely, and were also able to own property.

Detailed explanation-5: -Women in the ancient Greek world had few rights in comparison to male citizens. Unable to vote, own land, or inherit, a woman’s place was in the home and her purpose in life was the rearing of children.

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