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Free people rarely questioned slavery in Ancient Greece. Why do you think this is so? The slaves allowed the men enough leisure time to go to The Agora. 0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:49:15 GMT view revision history
Describe the role of slaves in Athens and of those in the rest of Greece. 1. Some worked in homes (cooking, cleaning, taking care of children).
2. Some worked on farms.
3. Some built buildings.
4. The work of the slaves gave the Athenian men enough leisure time to go to Agora.
0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:49:15 GMT view revision history
What were the responsibilities of men compared to women in ancient Athens? 1.Men were involved in public life-
politics, talking at Agora, etc.
2. Only men could own property.
3. Only men could vote.
0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:39:56 GMT view revision history
Describe the home life of the Athenians. 1. Homes were simple- made of mud bricks.
2. Food was simple.
3. Women were in charge of the home and family (children, slaves, money).
0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:39:56 GMT view revision history
What does the Agora tell us about the culture of Athens? 1. The Athenians believed in the sharing of ideas (religion, politics, philosophy).
2. Men were active in politics and public life.
0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:39:56 GMT view revision history
What activities took place in the Agora of Athens? 1. Men talked of politics, religion, and philosophy.
2.Vendors sold their goods.
3. Farmers and artisans sold their goods.
0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:39:56 GMT view revision history
The condition of being owned by, and forced to work for someone else is called ____________. slavery 0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:25:59 GMT view revision history
A seller of goods is called a(n) ______________. vendor 0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:25:59 GMT view revision history
A public market and meeting place in an ancient Greek city is called the _________________. agora 0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:25:59 GMT view revision history
A city state in ancient Greece which is the capital of modern day Greece Athens 0 angela Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:25:59 GMT view revision history

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