Why is it incomplete to call the role of women selling goods in markets only minor work?

Correct answer: Because their work was connected with urban life, household needs, and family income

Selling goods in markets was not merely a minor or supplementary task. For many women, the income helped support their families and meet everyday needs, while also making them part of the urban economy. Therefore, option D is correct. Collecting taxes was the work of royal officials, so option B does not describe women’s market work. Exam tip: In questions on women’s role, connect their economic contribution with their participation in public life.