Question

Which of the following are some characteristics of democracy in Ancient Athens? Select the two correct
answers.
A. Women were allowed to vote.
B. Free adult Athenian males were considered citizens.
C. Citizens were eligible to serve on the council.
D. Foreigners could participate in the assembly.
D
E. Slaves had some rights.

Answer 1

Answer: It is not A.

Explanation:

Women were not aloud to vote.

Answer 2

Answer:

Male citizens- the most important group of the society. Attended the assembly, could vote.

Women- Had no rights, couldn't own property, couldn't take part in the government.

Slaves- The lowest class of people in Athens, had no rights, did manual labor.

Metics- Free people, but not citizens, born outside of Athens.

Explanation: