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Ancient Athenian Social Classes

1. 👥 List the three main social classes in Ancient Athens:

a) ___________________________

b) ___________________________

c) ___________________________

2. 🗳️ Who could participate in Athenian democracy? Circle the correct answer:

All adult males

Only male citizens

Everyone

Male citizens and metics

3. 📚 Read this quote from Aristotle and explain what it tells us about Athenian society:

"The citizen must not live a mechanical or commercial life. Such a life is not noble, and it militates against virtue."

4. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What rights did metics (resident foreigners) have in Athens? List two:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

5. ⚖️ Compare and contrast: How was education different for citizens versus metics?

Citizens:

Metics:

6. 🤔 Reflection: How do you think the class structure of Ancient Athens affected society as a whole?

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