Ancient Greek Social Structure Quiz

Who were the aristocratic landowning elites in ancient Greece?

• Small landowners

• Merchants

• Skilled craftsmen

• Aristoi

Which class played a crucial role in the economic and commercial life of the city-states?

• Aristoi

• Mesoi

• Slaves

• Politai

What was the lowest class in ancient Greek society?

• Slaves

• Politai

• Mesoi

• Aristoi

Who were excluded from citizenship rights in ancient Greece?

• All of the above

• Foreigners

• Children

• Women

What was an important aspect of the social structure in ancient Greece?

• Concept of citizenship

• Role of slaves

• Power dynamics between classes

• All of the above

What did the aristoi often dominate in ancient Greek society?

• Political life

• Military life

• Economic life

• Religious life

Which class formed the backbone of the economy in ancient Greece?

• Politai

• Slaves

• Aristoi

• Mesoi

What were slaves often employed in ancient Greece?

• All of the above

• Domestic work

• Agriculture

• Mining

Who were the only ones allowed to participate in the political process in ancient Greece?

• Foreigners

• Children

• Politai

• Women

What did the mesoi often hold positions in?

• Religious institutions

• Military

• Local government

• All of the above