(A)

In general, men and women had different roles in the society of Ancient Egypt. However, unlike in many ancient civilizations, women were considered men’s equals under the law. Like men, women could run businesses, borrow money, and own property. Although women had fewer opportunities than men, they had the same legal rights. In some cases, this allowed a woman to rise in power to become pharaoh.

(B)

Because women did not become clerks or work in the government, they did not learn how to read or write. They were taught homemaking skills and how to manage a household by their mother. Girls in Ancient Egypt got married very young, usually around the age of twelve or thirteen. The Egyptians did not have big marriage ceremonies; the two families arranged most marriages.

(C)

Women typically worked around the home. They prepared food, cooked meals, cleaned the house, made clothing, and cared for the children. Poor women would help their husbands work the fields. Richer women would manage the servants or perhaps run their businesses. They also spent their time managing the servants and planning large banquets.

(D)

Only women from important and high-ranking families were allowed to become priestesses. Working in a temple was considered an honour. There were many powerful women goddesses in the Egyptian religion, including Isis (the mother goddess) and Nut (goddess of the sky). Women as priestesses regularly played important roles in religious festivals.

(E)

Not all women worked in the family home or fit in the typical roles of women. In Ancient Egyptian society, women in ancient Egypt were ahead of their time. Women owned businesses making and selling products such as cosmetics, perfume, or clothing. Some women worked as entertainers in the courts as musicians or dancers.

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