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What was the primary economic activity of most Greek city-states?
What was the primary economic activity of most Greek city-states?
Who held the highest status in the social hierarchy of Greek city-states?
Who held the highest status in the social hierarchy of Greek city-states?
Which of the following statements about slavery in Greek city-states is accurate?
Which of the following statements about slavery in Greek city-states is accurate?
Which two city-states were notable for their larger populations compared to others?
Which two city-states were notable for their larger populations compared to others?
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What was a significant requirement for men to partake in the decision-making process in the polis?
What was a significant requirement for men to partake in the decision-making process in the polis?
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Study Notes
Ancient Greek City-States
- City-states comprised the city and its surrounding land.
- Geographic separation by mountains and water.
- Most city-states had fewer than 1,000 residents.
- Notable exceptions were Sparta and Athens, larger in size.
- Each city-state had its own laws and government.
Greek Society and Citizenship
- Significant inequality existed among citizens.
- Distinction between free citizens and enslaved individuals.
- Enslavement resulted from birth or capture in war.
- Enslaved individuals worked in agriculture, mining, or household services.
- Some enslaved people were skilled workers like teachers or doctors.
- Enslaved people could gain freedom through release or purchase.
- A clear disparity between men and women existed.
- Free men held positions of power, participating in the polis' decision-making.
- Initially, only wealthy men had a role in the polis due to the expense of military equipment.
- Women and foreigners lacked political rights.
Daily Life in a Greek City-State
- Agriculture was the primary economic activity.
- Key crops included grain, grapes, and olives.
- Grain production was challenging, leading to trade.
- Trade encompassed pottery, wine, and olive oil for grain.
- Limited education for women, focusing on preparation for marriage.
- Poverty necessitated women's participation in wage labor.
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Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Greek city-states and their societal structures. This quiz covers the geographic and political aspects of city-states like Sparta and Athens, as well as social hierarchies involving citizens and enslaved individuals. Test your knowledge on the roles and rights within ancient Greek society.
