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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
The condition of being owned by, and forced to work for someone else is called ____________.
slavery
A seller of goods is called a(n) ______________.
vendor
A public market and meeting place in an ancient Greek city is called the _________________.
agora
A city state in ancient Greece which is the capital of modern day Greece
Athens
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