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Introduction to Global Histor 10-20251 Review Aztec/Mexica Prep Quiz 1
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Identify the affirmation that is wrong about Aztec (Mexica) women
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A.a. Women had rights and could divorce, remarry, own property, and represent themselves in court, but were not considered the equal of men.
B.b. Childbirth was understood as women's own battlefield, for which they had to act with courage. A woman who gave birth was understood as a warrior in the Aztec culture.
C.c. Mexica women were typically confined to domestic tasks. Some of these had, however, great economic value, like weaving cotton cloth.
D.d. Women lived in a society that considered them the equal of men
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Let’s walk through each option to understand which statement about Aztec (Mexica) women is inaccurate.
Option a: 'Women had rights and could divorce, remarry, own property, and represent themselves in court, but were not considered the equal of men.' This reflects a nuanced view: Aztec law did recognize certain rights and property ownership for women, and there were social and legal pathways for women in family and property matters. However, the claim that they were not considered the equal of men is a broad oversimplification; while gender hierarchies existe......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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