Ancient Athens Social Structure
These people were the most privileged living in Ancient Athens.
Who are citizens?
These people were allowed to vote
Who are male citizens over 18?
How were the council of 500 citizens chosen in Athens' democracy
What is by lottery?
This council, made up of 500 citizens chosen by lottery, prepared issues for discussion in the Assembly.
These people only ended up living in Athens, by being taken hostage and owned by someone when they are taken to Athens.
Who are slaves?
In ancient Athens, these individuals had no political rights and were considered property, often working in households or as laborers.
What are enslaved people?
Who was supposed to participate in Athens' democracy?
Who was all the male citizens?
This body of all male citizens made decisions on laws and policies in Athens and needed 6000 people to be present in order to vote.
What is the Assembly?
These people were born outside of Athens , but have moved here and cannot own land.
Who are metics?
These people where never allowed to vote.
Who are Athenian woman and slaves?
In ancient Athens, what was one responsibility of male citizens that helped ensure the success of their democracy?
What is attending the Assembly?
In Athens, jurors were chosen by this method.
What is a lottery?
These people where the only ones allowed to vote in the assembly in Athens.
Who are Athenian male citizens?
Who could own land?
What is citizens?
A democracy where everyone votes on all the laws.
What is direct democracy?
What is the name of Athenian government official who works for the court?
Who is the magistrate?
These people are kept at home to look after the children and they never went to school.
Who are female Athenians?
What were the requirements for being a citizen in ancient Athens? (Hint: There are 4 requirements)
What is being male, born to Athenian parents, at least 18 years old, and completing military training?
Instead of voting with hands they voted with this method as well.
What are stones?
What practice in ancient Athens helped ensure that all citizens had an equal opportunity to serve in the government, regardless of wealth or status?
What is the lottery system?