Race in Ancient Greece

The video discusses the diversity of the ancient world, focusing on Greece. It highlights how Greeks identified by city-states and later as Hellenes, rather than by skin color. Differences in appearance were attributed to environmental factors, not superiority. Slavery existed but was not race-based, and power dynamics were influenced by ethnicity. Citizenship in Athens was restricted by origin, creating societal imbalances.

How did ancient Greeks primarily identify themselves?

• By the color of their skin

• As citizens of their city-states

• By their wealth and status

• As members of a single nation

What was the ancient Greek perspective on skin color differences?

• They ignored it completely

• They believed it indicated superiority

• They attributed it to environmental factors

• They used it to determine social class

What was a common reason for someone to become a slave in ancient societies?

• Having a different skin color

• Being born into slavery

• Being a citizen of Athens

• Being wealthy

How were power dynamics organized in ancient societies?

• According to ethnicity

• Through religious beliefs

• Based solely on wealth

• By democratic voting

Why were Medics unable to participate in Athenian democracy?

• They had different skin color

• They were slaves

• They were not wealthy enough

• They were from non-Greek places