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What was the symbol of a newborn male in Athenian life?
What was the symbol of a newborn male in Athenian life?
What subjects did boys learn in Athenian schools?
What subjects did boys learn in Athenian schools?
What was the role of girls in Athenian life?
What was the role of girls in Athenian life?
What was the symbol of a newborn female in Athenian life?
What was the symbol of a newborn female in Athenian life?
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At what age did boys start attending school in Athenian life?
At what age did boys start attending school in Athenian life?
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What did boys learn in addition to their academic subjects in Athenian schools?
What did boys learn in addition to their academic subjects in Athenian schools?
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What was one of the activities that women rarely did in ancient Greece?
What was one of the activities that women rarely did in ancient Greece?
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Who did women have to rely on to speak on their behalf?
Who did women have to rely on to speak on their behalf?
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What was one of the domestic activities that women were responsible for in ancient Greece?
What was one of the domestic activities that women were responsible for in ancient Greece?
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What was one of the rights that women had in ancient Greece?
What was one of the rights that women had in ancient Greece?
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Who did women have to rely on to manage their lives?
Who did women have to rely on to manage their lives?
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What was one of the activities that men spent most of their day doing?
What was one of the activities that men spent most of their day doing?
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What was one of the tasks that women performed for their families?
What was one of the tasks that women performed for their families?
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What was one of the restrictions that women faced in ancient Greece?
What was one of the restrictions that women faced in ancient Greece?
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What made it difficult for city-states like Ancient Athens to interact with each other?
What made it difficult for city-states like Ancient Athens to interact with each other?
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Who were considered citizens in Ancient Athens?
Who were considered citizens in Ancient Athens?
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What was required for males to become citizens in Ancient Athens?
What was required for males to become citizens in Ancient Athens?
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Who were Metics in Ancient Athens?
Who were Metics in Ancient Athens?
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What was a limitation of Metics in Ancient Athens?
What was a limitation of Metics in Ancient Athens?
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What was the social status of children born to slaves in Ancient Athens?
What was the social status of children born to slaves in Ancient Athens?
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What was the status of prisoners of war in Ancient Athens?
What was the status of prisoners of war in Ancient Athens?
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How often did social class change occur in Ancient Athens?
How often did social class change occur in Ancient Athens?
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What was the fundamental idea of democracy in Ancient Athens?
What was the fundamental idea of democracy in Ancient Athens?
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What was the name of the place where the Assembly met?
What was the name of the place where the Assembly met?
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How often did the Assembly meet in Ancient Athens?
How often did the Assembly meet in Ancient Athens?
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What was the role of a guardian in Ancient Athenian democracy?
What was the role of a guardian in Ancient Athenian democracy?
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What was the composition of the Council of 500?
What was the composition of the Council of 500?
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What was the term of service for a councillor in the Council of 500?
What was the term of service for a councillor in the Council of 500?
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What was the outcome of a decision made by the Assembly?
What was the outcome of a decision made by the Assembly?
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What was the primary method of voting in the Assembly?
What was the primary method of voting in the Assembly?
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Who was in charge of the council in Athens?
Who was in charge of the council in Athens?
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How many times could a citizen serve on the council?
How many times could a citizen serve on the council?
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How were councillors chosen in Athens?
How were councillors chosen in Athens?
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What was the minimum age requirement to be a councillor?
What was the minimum age requirement to be a councillor?
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What was the role of the council in the government of Athens?
What was the role of the council in the government of Athens?
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How many jurors were typically chosen for a trial?
How many jurors were typically chosen for a trial?
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What was the role of the Assembly in the government of Athens?
What was the role of the Assembly in the government of Athens?
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How long was the term of a magistrate?
How long was the term of a magistrate?
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Study Notes
Roles of Men and Women in Ancient Athens
- Women spent most of their day at home, responsible for domestic chores like cleaning, cooking, and childcare.
- Women rarely left the house, except for family and religious celebrations.
- Women had a male guardian (husband, father, or brother) who spoke on their behalf.
- Women had the right to own personal items, but could not sell or give them away without their guardian's permission.
- Women learned reading, writing, and weaving, but primarily focused on domestic skills.
- Men, on the other hand, spent most of their day outside the home, working, shopping, and participating in politics.
Ancient Athens as a City-State
- Ancient Athens was an independent community with its own laws, government, and army.
- The city-state was formed due to the mountainous landscape, which made it difficult to travel to other areas.
- Citizens of Ancient Athens had to be born in the city-state and complete military service at age 20.
- Metics (immigrants) and slaves could not own land or become citizens.
Social Classes in Ancient Athens
- You were born into your social class, and movement between classes was rare.
- If you were born to a slave, you were automatically a slave.
- If you were born to a metic, you were automatically a metic.
- In special circumstances, a metic or slave could become a citizen by committing a serious offense or getting a rare opportunity.
Decision Making in Ancient Athens
- The Assembly allowed citizens to make direct decisions, with majority rule considered fair.
- All citizens had equal voting rights, but women, slaves, and metics were denied voting rights.
- The Council of 500, composed of 10 tribes of 50 citizens, met to discuss laws and ideas.
- The courts were involved in cases where someone committed a crime or had a complaint against someone else.
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This quiz assesses knowledge of domestic skills, including reading, writing, weaving, and cleaning, which are important for physical fitness and overall well-being.
