Which correctly compares the social status of women in ancient Egypt with women in ancient Babylonian society? Select all that apply.(1 point)ResponsesWomen were allowed to serve as scribes in ancient Egypt, like in Babylonian society.Women were allowed to serve as scribes in ancient Egypt, like in Babylonian society.Women’s work was not confined to the home in ancient Egypt, unlike in Babylonian society.Women’s work was not confined to the home in ancient Egypt, unlike in Babylonian society.Women did not serve as priests in ancient Egypt, unlike in ancient Babylonian society.Women did not serve as priests in ancient Egypt, unlike in ancient Babylonian society.Women were allowed to own property in ancient Egypt, like in Babylonian society.

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The correct comparisons regarding the social status of women in ancient Egypt and ancient Babylonian society are:

  1. Women were allowed to serve as scribes in ancient Egypt, like in Babylonian society. - True, women could serve as scribes in both societies, although this was relatively rare.

  2. Women’s work was not confined to the home in ancient Egypt, unlike in Babylonian society. - This is generally accurate; women in ancient Egypt had more opportunities to engage in work outside the home compared to women in Babylonian society.

  3. Women did not serve as priests in ancient Egypt, unlike in ancient Babylonian society. - This statement is incorrect; women could serve as priests in ancient Egypt, especially in roles dedicated to certain goddesses. In contrast, women's roles in the priesthood in Babylon could be more limited.

  4. Women were allowed to own property in ancient Egypt, like in Babylonian society. - This is correct; women in both societies could own property and manage their own financial affairs.

Therefore, the statements that apply are:

  • Women were allowed to serve as scribes in ancient Egypt, like in Babylonian society.
  • Women’s work was not confined to the home in ancient Egypt, unlike in Babylonian society.
  • Women were allowed to own property in ancient Egypt, like in Babylonian society.