Author Question: What was the hallmark of gender relationships in ancient Indian society? a. Men and women were ... (Read 126 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Sep 13, 2019

Question 1

Under what conditions could a man legitimately take a second wife in ancient India?

a. If his first wife had an extramarital affair
b. If his first wife was unable to have children
c. If his first wife had little or no dowry
d. If his first wife was unable to perform household chores
e. If his first wife refused to practice sati

Question 2

What was the hallmark of gender relationships in ancient Indian society?

a. Men and women were only equal in education and religious service.
b. Male superiority over females touched every aspect of marital life.
c. Marriage was eternal; neither partner could remarry if widowed.
d. Descent was matrilineal.
e. Women and men contributed equally to the family income.