Question

The Greek City-States Social Structure

Upper class: aristoi
Wealthy citizens
Owned agricultural land and equipment
Held positions in government
Middle class: artisans
Skilled craftsmen
Provided specialized goods and services
Granted citizenship and voting rights
Lower class: perioikoi
Owned less-valuable land
Granted citizenship and voting rights
Agricultural workers outside the city
Varied among polis
Women
Unable to vote
Unable to own land
Did not have the same rights and privileges as men
Rights varied by polis
Laborers and enslaved people
Unable to vote
Unable to own lan
Relied on their employer
Had no legal rights
Provided agricultural services
Foreign citizens
Not granted full rights
Not granted full citizenship
Could achieve citizenship based on resources
Examine the social classes of the ancient Greek poleis. In 3–5 sentences, discuss the differences among the social classes.

Answer 1

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In ancient Greek poleis, the upper class, known as the aristoi, consisted of wealthy citizens who owned agricultural land and equipment, as well as held positions in government. The middle class, known as artisans, were skilled craftsmen who provided specialized goods and services and were granted citizenship and voting rights. The lower class, called perioikoi, owned less valuable land and worked as agricultural laborers outside the city. Women had limited rights and privileges, varied by polis, while laborers and enslaved people had no legal rights and were reliant on their employers. Foreign citizens did not have full rights or citizenship but could potentially achieve it based on their resources.