Which of the following best describes the rights of men and women in ancient Jewish society? Select all that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

Both men and women could buy and sell land.

Both men and women could buy and sell land.

Both men and women could take cases to court.

Both men and women could take cases to court.

Men could marry anyone they chose, but women had no say in marriage.

Men could marry anyone they chose, but women had no say in marriage.

Overall, men and women had about the same amount of power.

Overall, men and women had about the same amount of power.

Women had some legal rights and protections, but not as many as men.

2 answers

The statements that best describe the rights of men and women in ancient Jewish society are:

  1. Men could marry anyone they chose, but women had no say in marriage.
  2. Women had some legal rights and protections, but not as many as men.

These options reflect the historical context of gender roles and legal rights in ancient Jewish society, where men typically held more power and authority in various social and legal aspects.

number one is wrong