Which statement best characterizes the power and status of women in ancient Egypt?
A) Women served as the rulers of Egypt because it was a matriarchal society.
B) Women were treated as property and were allowed no legal rights once married.
C) Women held a relatively high status, could own property, and be public officials.
D) Women lived in a separate society from men, rarely interacting with Egyptian society.
Answer: C
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