Athenian Citizenship and Society

The video tutorial discusses the concept of citizenship in ancient Athens, highlighting its exclusivity to male citizens born to Athenian parents. It explains the social hierarchy, detailing the roles and restrictions of citizens, medics, and slaves. The tutorial also covers rare instances where medics or slaves could be granted citizenship due to exceptional deeds or long-term service to the city.

What should students do when they see a bold word in the video?

• Pause the video and write it down

• Fast forward the video

• Rewind the video

• Ignore it

Who were the only members of society allowed to vote in ancient Athens?

• Women

• Medics

• Slaves

• Citizens

At what age did a young man become a citizen in Athens?

• 30

• 25

• 20

• 18

What was a requirement for a young man to become a citizen in Athens?

• Having children

• Completing military service

• Owning land

• Being married

What was the role of women in Athenian democracy?

• They could vote

• They could serve in the military

• They could hold office

• They could not participate

What was a key restriction placed on medics in Athens?

• They could not own land

• They could not marry

• They could not vote

• They could not travel

Who owned slaves in ancient Athens?

• Only the city-state

• Both private citizens and the city-state

• Only private citizens

• Foreigners

What was a common way for someone to become a slave in Athens?

• Volunteering for slavery

• Being born into slavery

• Being captured during war

• Losing a bet

Under what rare condition could a medic or slave be granted citizenship?

• Heroic deeds for the city

• Paying a large sum of money

• Marrying a citizen

• Winning a lottery

What defined a person's identity and status in ancient Athens?

• Their wealth

• Their occupation

• Their education

• The social structure they were born into