Which statement best describes the status of women in Sumerian society?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Women were often military leaders.
Women were often military leaders.

Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.

Generally, women held less power than men.
Generally, women held less power than men.

Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the status of women in Sumerian society is:

Generally, women held less power than men.

While women in Sumerian society had some rights, such as owning property and engaging in business, they were generally considered to be subordinate to men and had less societal power overall.