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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Liam Adams

22 March, 10:20

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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Jaime Haley · 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.