Practice - Women Slaves, Sati and Labourers
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Practice Questions
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What was the practice of sati?
💡 Hint: Think of how Bernier described a tragic event involving a young widow.
How were women viewed in historical narratives?
💡 Hint: Consider the focus of travelers' writings.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the practice of sati involve?
💡 Hint: Think about Bernier’s description of the widow.
True or False: Ibn Battuta reported favorably on women's roles in society.
💡 Hint: Consider how he viewed women primarily through the lens of slavery.
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Challenge Problems
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Write an essay comparing the documentation of women's lives by Ibn Battuta and François Bernier. Discuss the implications of their observations on historical narratives.
💡 Hint: Consider how their backgrounds influenced their perceptions.
Propose a modern-day parallel to the practice of sati and relate it to current gender debates.
💡 Hint: Reflect on contemporary issues such as forced marriages or honor killings.
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