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Question 81

Which statement about property and law in ancient Egyptian society is false?

  1. Women could inherit property under Egyptian law
  2. Women could participate in legal agreements
  3. Women could buy and sell property through legally recognized transactions
  4. Women were universally barred from owning any propertyCorrect answer

Explanation

Women could hold and transfer property, inherit wealth, and participate in legal agreements, so a total legal ban is false. Owning and transferring property and entering contracts were recognized capacities, even though social power remained unequal.

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