Part A What does the text say about famous women from ancient times? They often had more power and strength than male rulers. They were idolized for their beauty and intelligence. Women were able to command armies to defeat the Romans. Women who gained power often had their actions minimized. Question 2 Part B Which line from the text best supports the answer in Part A? "In popular movies and books, she’s [Cleopatra] often depicted as a seductress—a woman who used her physical beauty to influence the likes of Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Marc Antony." "A trained warrior, she [Boudica] led a large band of fighters from her own tribe and others who resisted Roman rule." "More than 4000 years ago, a remarkable woman wielded real power in the ancient Sumerian city of Ur, located in modern Iraq." "And when exceptional women like Enheduanna, Cleopatra, and Boudica did manage to gain and exert power, their actions were often diminished, glossed over, or presented in unflattering ways."