Citizenship Flashcards
1
Q
Women
A
No political or civil rights
2
Q
Metics
A
Limited status in the city
3
Q
Military service
A
Key component of citizenship
Aeschines stresses the importance of military service (ephebes) in political participation
4
Q
Men
A
Had to complete ephebes service
Free birth from an Athenian father
Could be granted by the assembly
5
Q
Benefits
A
Could not be enslaved by other Athenians (Solon)
Legal rights to prosecute
6
Q
Becoming a citizen
A
Assembly could vote to offer citizenship
Quorum of 6000 votes
Reward for state service
