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Roles of Non-Citizens in Athens Flashcards

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What is the term for the legal action taken in Athenian courts?

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Dike

A legal term referring to a lawsuit or prosecution.

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What is a ‘Graphe’ in Athenian legal context?

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A public indictment or charge

Often used for serious offenses.

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What does ‘Dikast’ refer to in ancient Athens?

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A juror or judge

Individuals who participated in the legal system.

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What is an ‘Ostrakon’?

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A pottery shard used for voting

Particularly in the practice of ostracism.

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Define ‘Quorum’.

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The minimum number of members required to conduct business

Essential for decision-making in assemblies.

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What is the ‘Pnyx’?

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The site of the Athenian assembly

A significant location for democratic deliberation.

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What is ‘Rhetoric’?

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The art of persuasive speaking or writing

Important in Athenian political and legal discourse.

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What does ‘Kerameikos’ refer to?

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The potters’ quarter of Athens

Also a significant cemetery and site of public monuments.

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Did metics have political rights in Athens?

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No, metics had no political rights

They were allowed some legal rights in courts.

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What was the monthly tax that metics had to pay?

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One drachma for men, half a drachma for women

This was a financial obligation due to their status.

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In what aspects of Athenian life did metics participate?

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Cultural life and religious festivals

They contributed significantly to the city’s social fabric.

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What military role did male metics have?

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They were expected to fight for Athens

Wealthier metics served as hoplites.

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Estimate the population of metics in Athens during the later fifth century.

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Approximately 20,000

Indicative of their significant presence in the city.

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Could metics own property in Attica?

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No, they could not own property

They were generally involved in crafts and commerce.

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What is the title of Xenophon’s work discussing the economic role of metics?

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Poroi

Produced around 354 BC, it discusses economic theory.

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What is a key argument made by Xenophon regarding metics?

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Metics should be given more privileges

Acknowledges their economic contributions.

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What did the Old Oligarch say about the role of metics?

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They are essential for trades and the fleet

Emphasizes their importance in Athenian society.

18
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Who was Cephalus?

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A wealthy arms manufacturer and metic

His house is featured in Plato’s Republic.

19
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Who was Aspasia?

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Pericles’ mistress and an influential woman

She faced political slander due to her relationship.

20
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Did slaves in Athens have any political rights?

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No, slaves had no political rights

They had some minimal legal rights.

21
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What right did slaves have regarding unfair treatment?

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The right to seek refuge at a religious sanctuary

Allowed them to complain about mistreatment.

22
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Was slavery questioned in ancient Athens?

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Rarely, if ever, questioned

Socrates noted the prevailing views on slavery.

23
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What labor roles did slaves fulfill in Athens?

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Farming, mining, and household duties

Essential for the privileged life of citizens.

24
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What significant structure was built by slaves, metics, and citizens?

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The Erechtheion

Illustrates the collaborative labor in Athenian society.

25
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Who were the state-owned slaves in Athens?

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Slaves who held important roles in the democratic system

Included the state executioner and police force.

26
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What does the Old Oligarch claim about slaves in Athens?

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They are given too much licence

A potentially reactionary perspective.

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What does Euripides’ play ‘Hippolytus’ reveal about slaves?

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Slaves held important responsibilities in households

Suggests trust between slaves and their masters.

28
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What is a key theme expressed by Thucydides regarding democracy?

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Democracy can lead to reckless military decisions

Warns against the capriciousness of majority rule.

29
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What does Aristotle argue about democracy?

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The poor will have more power than the rich

Reflects on the nature of democratic governance.

30
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What does Herodotus state about accountability in democracy?

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Every ruler is held accountable for their actions

Emphasizes the equality of citizens in governance.

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