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Read the following passage from the Analects for Women by sisters Song Ruohua and Song Ruozhao:

“Being a girl, one must first learn ways of conducting oneself properly. The key to achieving this is by maintaining one’s purity and chastity which would then bring one honor. Hence, do not look over your shoulder while walking; do not move your lips much while speaking; do not sway your legs while sitting; do not lift your skirt while standing; do not burst into laughter when feeling happy; do not shout when feeling angry.”

What is an accurate analysis of attitudes toward Chinese women based on this passage?(1 point)
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Chinese women were expected to exercise independence from their husbands.
Chinese women were expected to exercise independence from their husbands.

Chinese women were expected to follow specific behaviors in both public and private settings.
Chinese women were expected to follow specific behaviors in both public and private settings.

Chinese women were expected to participate in governmental affairs.
Chinese women were expected to participate in governmental affairs.

Chinese women were expected to display their true emotions in both public and private settings.
Chinese women were expected to display their true emotions in both public and private settings.

Chinese women were expected to follow specific behaviors in both public and private settings.

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Which of these statements best summarizes Chinese society under the Qin dynasty?(1 point)
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Qin scholars preserved the histories of China’s earlier dynasties.
Qin scholars preserved the histories of China’s earlier dynasties.

Confucianism experienced a golden age during the Qin dynasty.
Confucianism experienced a golden age during the Qin dynasty.

Legalist practices suppressed thoughts and actions that were considered to be threats to the government.
Legalist practices suppressed thoughts and actions that were considered to be threats to the government.

Works by Qin scholars gave Chinese women greater freedom in their society.

Legalist practices suppressed thoughts and actions that were considered to be threats to the government.

The accurate analysis of attitudes toward Chinese women based on this passage is that Chinese women were expected to follow specific behaviors in both public and private settings. This passage emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity and chastity, as well as proper conduct and modesty in various situations. It suggests that Chinese women were expected to adhere to specific rules and guidelines in order to bring honor to themselves and their families. This reflects a traditional expectation of women's behavior and the importance placed on maintaining societal norms and values.