History Chp 2 # 12: Egyptian Women

Which of the following statements is true of ancient Egyptian women?

• 1. Egyptian women lost control of their dowries and did not keep them in case of divorce.

• 1. Egyptian women received no joint property in case of divorce.

• 1. Egyptian women were free to own and control their own property.

• 1. Egyptian women could testify in local, but not the highest courts.

Why did scholars take so long to learn about the Pharaoh Hatshepsut?

• 1. She reigned along with her stepson, and he received all of the credit.

• 1. She reigned along with her husband, and his name was on all of the records and monuments.

• 1. Her reign lasted only a few months, and thus there were few records of her actions.

• 1. Her stepson erased many of the records of her reign, except for some writings in a tomb.

The title of Mistress of the Household meant that once they were married, Egyptian women _____.

• 1. used this as an honorary title but still continued to work outside of their home

• 1. owned the majority of the household's assets

• 1. managed all aspects of running a household

• 1. used this as an honorary title as they had servants to do all of the household work

Legally, Egyptian women's place in society meant that _____.

• 1. they could not adopt children

• 1. they could only inherit property through marriage

• 1. they needed a husband or father to cosign any contracts

• 1. they could be sued

When could women become a Pharaoh?

• 1. If the populace voted for her to take the position.

• 1. Only if she served as a co-pharaoh with her husband.

• 1. If she first served as a vizier.

• 1. If her husband was Pharaoh and he died.