Which statement BEST describes the role of Mongol women during the Yuan dynasty?

A) Mongol women embraced Confucianism and adhered to the social hierarchy.

B) Mongol men often married Chinese women, which decreased the status of Mongol women.

C) Mongol men allowed women prominent roles in government and some even became Khans.

D) Mongol women refused to practice foot-binding and had more freedom than Chinese women.

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Alexander Buck

History

10 January, 18:41

Which statement BEST describes the role of Mongol women during the Yuan dynasty?

A) Mongol women embraced Confucianism and adhered to the social hierarchy.

B) Mongol men often married Chinese women, which decreased the status of Mongol women.

C) Mongol men allowed women prominent roles in government and some even became Khans.

D) Mongol women refused to practice foot-binding and had more freedom than Chinese women.

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Malik James · Answer 1

D) Mongol women refused to practice foot-binding and had more freedom than Chinese women.

Explanation:

Mongol women had more freedom and power than women in other patriarchal cultures such as Persia and China. In china the women were foot-bonded while Mongol women were riding horseback, fighting in battles, tending their herds and influencing their men on important decisions for the Mongolian Empire.