Greece Quiz 5

Which group of people in the social structure had political rights and civic responsibilities?

• Women

• Citizens (free adult males)

• Foreigners

• Slaves

What was one of the ways individuals could become slaves in this social structure?

• By choice

• Through inheritance

• Captured in war

• By marriage

Analyze why women, foreigners, and slaves were denied political rights in this social structure.

• They were considered less intelligent

• They were not part of the ruling class

• They were not citizens

• They were not educated

What civic responsibilities might citizens (free adult males) have had in this social structure?

• Voting and military service

• Paying taxes and farming

• Educating children and trading

• Religious duties and crafting

Evaluate the impact of being born into slavery on an individual's rights and status in this social structure.

• They had limited rights but could own property

• They had no political rights and were considered property

• They could eventually gain citizenship

• They had the same rights as citizens

Which of the following groups had no political rights in this social structure?

• Free adult males

• Women

• Landowners

• Military leaders

Discuss the reasons why foreigners might have been excluded from political rights in this social structure.

• They were not born in the region

• They were considered enemies

• They did not speak the local language

• They were not part of the citizen class

What was a common reason for individuals to be enslaved due to debt?

• They borrowed money from the government

• They failed to pay taxes

• They could not repay loans

• They lost a bet

How did the capture in war contribute to the social structure of slavery?

• It increased the labor force

• It provided a means of punishment

• It was a way to integrate enemies

• It was a method to gain political power

Identify the group that was born into slavery in this social structure.

• Children of citizens

• Children of slaves

• Children of foreigners

• Children of military leaders