Question

Which of the following was most likely true of women in early civilizations?

A.
They farmed while men tended to the herds of livestock.
B.
They were expected to tend to children and the home.
C.
They were given authority in the family unit.
D.
They were sought after to become religious leaders.

Answer 1

B—
In early civilizations, women were expected to be submissive and were seen as less valuable than men. They were confined to the house and were expected to tend to the home, do house chores, and take care of children. She mostly likely couldn’t get a profession, a formal education, own property, or take part in legal matters such as voting.