Question

Which role did women play in both african settled farming societies and herding societies? A) watching over and herded animals B) grew food in fields and gardens C) tracked animals on family hunts D) selected leaders in times of war

Answer 1

B) grew food in fields and gardens

Answer 2

Option B, grew food in fields and gardens, is the right answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Women have played a very significant role in the history of Africa. Their significance in African society can be seen in the very fact that they were actively involved in the growing food in fields and gardens in both the farming societies and herding societies. Though assisted by the males of the society, it was the job to the women to tend the fields.