The Role of Women in Egypt
Exploring the status of women in Egypt, from peasant workers to powerful female pharaohs like Hatshepsut.
Key Questions
- 1How did the rights of Egyptian women compare to other ancient societies?
- 2Why did Hatshepsut have to justify her rule as a female pharaoh?
- 3What roles did women play in the Egyptian economy and religion?
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