Ancient Athens

What was the Agora in ancient Athens?

• A) A large temple where citizens prayed

• B) A public space for shopping, talking, and making decisions

• C) A school where philosophers taught

• D) A royal palace for the king

What was the purpose of the Assembly in ancient Athens?

• A) To sell goods and services

• B) To gather citizens for religious ceremonies

• C) To allow citizens to vote on laws and decisions for the city

• D) To train soldiers for war

What was the Athenian Constitution?

• A) A set of laws that only the leaders of Athens had to follow

• B) A set of rules explaining how the government of Athens worked, including how laws were made and how people could participate

• C) A list of rules for daily life in Athens

• D) A document that only described how Athens' military should function

What best describes slaves in ancient Athens?

• A) They worked for others without freedom and had no rights, but some could buy their freedom.

• B) They were free citizens who could vote and own property.

• C) They were soldiers who protected the city-state.

• D) They were teachers who educated young children.

Who were the Metics in ancient Athens?

• A) Citizens who could vote and own land

• B) Soldiers who protected Athens

• C) Foreigners who lived and worked in Athens but could not vote or own land

• D) Government officials who made laws

Who were considered citizens in ancient Athens?

• A) Women, slaves, and foreigners

• B) All people living in Athens, regardless of their background

• C) Only the wealthy citizens of Athens

• D) Only free men born in Athens who could vote, own land, and participate in government

Who were the only people allowed to vote, make laws, and hold government jobs in ancient Athens?

• A) Women

• B) Slaves

• C) Foreigners

• D) Male citizens

Who were the Metics in ancient Athens?

• A) Free men born in Athens who could vote and own land.

• B) Free men from other places who lived and worked in Athens but couldn't vote or own land.

• C) Slaves who worked in the Athenian army.

• D) A group of Athenian citizens who were only merchants.

What was the role of men slaves in ancient Athens?

• A) They were free citizens who worked in various jobs.

• B) They worked without freedom, doing jobs like working in homes, farms, shops, or mines.

• C) They were elected to help make decisions in the government.

• D) They ran their own businesses and hired workers.

What was the main role of women citizens in ancient Athens?

• A) To vote and take part in government

• B) To work outside the home and own land

• C) To take care of the home and family

• D) To lead the city’s military forces