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Roman Civilization

Question 6 • NY-Global History and Geography I

Which statement best describes the role of Roman women?

Answer
A
Roman women had many more rights than other women of the time.
B
Roman women had the same rights as women in other societies.
C
Roman women had fewer rights than women in other societies.
D
Roman women had even more rights than women do today.

Explanation

Roman women could not vote or hold most public offices, but they could own property, inherit wealth, and sometimes run businesses. These freedoms gave them more legal and economic independence than women in many other societies of the ancient world. So the best choice is “Roman women had many more rights than other women of the time.”

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