Women from wealthy Byzantine families:
A) did not receive classical educations, since they were destined for domestic life.
B) could read but were not allowed to write history, novels, or poetry.
C) were educated at home by tutors, but did engage in more public intellectual discussions.
D) were encouraged by parents to become actresses and singers like the Empress Theodora.
E) were educated in the public schools alongside the men.

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Women from wealthy Byzantine families were educated at home by tutors and engaged in intellectual discussions, although they were not allowed to participate in public life or write history, novels, or poetry. They were expected to focus on domestic duties and marriage, but education was still highly valued in Byzantine society. Public education was primarily available to men.

Women from Wealthy Byzantine Families