answersLogoWhite

0

The men dominated life, the women were home-bound chattels except in rare instances such as Sparta where they lived an open life.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about General History

How were women and slaves treated in Athens during ancient times?

In ancient Athens, women and slaves were treated as inferior to free men. Women had limited rights and were expected to stay at home and take care of the household. Slaves were considered property and had no rights or freedoms. They were often mistreated and had to work hard for their owners.


What statement BEST describes women's suffrage for much of the first century of the US' history?

The statement that best describes women's suffrage for much of the first century was that woman in the north could vote. Before 1900 only the states west of the Mississippi River had complete women's suffrage.


Who was denied citizenship in ancient Athens?

All women and people whose parents were not born inside the city were denied citizenship in ancient Athens.. Different laws were replaced, changed, added and deleted as the city advanced.


What three groups of people could not be citizens in ancient Greece?

Well if your talking about Athens the Capital of Ancient Greece - Women, criminals and slaves couldn't vote but in Sparta Women could.


What describes the eligible voters in the ancient Greek city state of Athens?

In ancient Athens, eligible voters were free male citizens who had completed their military training, typically at the age of 18. This group excluded women, slaves, and foreign residents (metics). Citizens participated directly in decision-making through assemblies and councils, reflecting the foundational principles of Athenian democracy. The right to vote was a significant aspect of civic identity, emphasizing active participation in governance.

Related Questions

The rights of the women in ancient Athens?

Every resident, including women and foreigners, had equal rights in Ancient Athens.


How was women educted in ancient Athens?

Women weren't educated in ancient Athens. They were taught domestic, household duties by the mother and the slaves.


Which statement BEST describes the political rights women in early Ancient Athens possessed?

"Which" means that you were given a choice op options. Unless you add those statements, we cannot help you. Generally speaking however, a statement indicating that women were no more than the property of first their fathers, then of their husbands and that they had no rights, politically or otherwise at all, should be the right one.


What are different between Iroquois women and women citizens in ancient Athens?

woman in iroquois are respected and woman in athens are not


What was the role of women in ancient Athens?

to clean and cook


Are women politically active in ancient Athens?

yes


How was an Athenian women treated in ancient Athens?

The Athenian women in ancient Athens were treated completely different from their men. They were mostly under educated and were mostly domesticated by being housewives.


What were the the responsibilities of men compared to those of women in ancient Athens?

they discuued their events and protect their women


How weren't women important in ancient Athens?

Women weren't considered citizens (only men were).


What were the reponsibilities of men compared to those of women in ancient Athens?

They had to discussed their events and protect the women


What might the author be saying about people's roles in ancient Athens by including a women who speaks as freely as Leta?

What might the author be saying about people's roles in ancient athens by including a women who speaks as freely as Leta?


Would men choose their spouse in ancient Athens Greece?

no women would