Ancient Athens

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What was the Agora in ancient Athens?

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A public space for shopping, talking, and making decisions.

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What was the purpose of the Assembly in ancient Athens?

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

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What was the Athenian Constitution?

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

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What best describes slaves in ancient Athens?

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

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Who were the Metics in ancient Athens?

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Foreigners who lived and worked in Athens but could not vote or own land.

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Who were considered citizens in ancient Athens?

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Only free men born in Athens who could vote, own land, and participate in government.

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

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Male citizens

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Who were the Metics in ancient Athens?

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

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What was the role of men slaves in ancient Athens?

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

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

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To take care of the home and family