Gender Roles in Ancient Civs

What was special about the women in Sparta?

• They could eat whatever they wanted

• They all had to be physically fit

• They couldn't have children

In Sparta, what role did all of the men have?

• They all worked as farmers

• They all worked as builders

• They all were soldiers

In Rome, how did women gain independence?

• When they married rich

• When the married poor

• They could never gain independence

• They always had independence

Did Roman women have more power than Greek women?

• No, Greek women could take part in government while Roman women couldn't

• Both had a lot of rights and freedoms.

• Neither had any more rights than the other

• Yes, they could own property, have a social life, make wills and divorce their husbands.

Who participated in Roman Government?

• Men

• Women

• Slaves

• Wealthy Women

What was a right women enjoyed in ancient Egyptian society?

• They were allowed to have their own land.

• They were the heads of their household.

• They were in charge of Egyptian society.

• They were in charge of Egyptian society.

Women were held in high regard & were respected on the same level as men in Ancient China.

• True

• False

What was the main role of Roman women?

• To be educated equally

• To hold public offices

• To be a good wife and mother

• To serve as soldiers

Who had the power to vote and hold public offices in ancient Rome?

• Both men and women

• Only men

• Only women

• The rich women

Which statement best describes life as a Roman woman?

• Women were taught how to run a household.

• They all learned how to read and write.

• They had to pass a physical test in order to become an adult.

• They could vote and hold political office.