Question

Which is NOT one of the Three Obediences that women in ancient China were expected to follow?
a. As children, women were expected to follow their father’s directions

b. As teens, women were expected to follow their mother’s directions to help prepare them for marriage.

c. Once a woman was married she was to follow the directions of her husband.

d. As a widowed wife, women were expected to follow the directions of their sons.

Answer 1

b. As teens, women were expected to follow their mother’s directions to help prepare them for marriage.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option: B.  As teens, women were expected to follow their mother’s directions to help prepare them for marriage.

Explanation:

In ancient China, women were known to be loyal, courage, and devotion, but also of conspiracy, and selfishness. Confucius (philosopher) probably took all these women attitudes for granted, which was common in his society that later led him to thought about introducing the "three obediences and four virtues" ideas for the traditional ideal woman.