what do the roles of han dowager empresses and the wives and mothers of roman emperors, such as julia domna, demonstrate about roman and han imperial rule during their declining years?

Question

a ) women from both royal courts went into seclusion after their husbands' death and had no influence over their successors.

b ) women from both royal courts exercised significant control of court politics outside of public view.

c ) women frmo both royal courts often traveled with each emperor's army to provide moral support to military troops.

d ) women from both royal courts made the decision o divide each empire into smaller sections that were easier to rule.

Answer 1

The correct answer is b) women from both royal courts exercised significant control of court politics outside of public view.

In both the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire during their declining years, the dowager empresses and wives/mothers of emperors had considerable influence over court politics. They were often involved in decision-making and had the ability to shape policies and even appoint officials. However, their influence was typically exerted behind the scenes and outside of public view, as they were not allowed to hold official positions or openly engage in politics.