Independent Practice
What fact about ancient Egypt is reflected in the following statement from the pharaoh Ramses II?
"The foot of an Egyptian woman may walk where it pleases her and no one may deny her."
A. Ramses II raised women's status during his rule.
B. Women's status in ancient Egypt was similar to women's status today.
C. Men and women in ancient Egypt held the same status.
D. Egyptian women held higher status than women elsewhere in the ancient world.