Question

How is citizenship in the United States different from citizenship in ancient Athens?

A. A person has to be born to parents who are US citizens to become a citizen.
B. People born in other countries can apply to become a citizen of the United States.
C.Only male citizens can become citizens of the United States and vote in elections.
D. Women are unable to become citizens of the United States but can vote.

Answer 1

Answer: B. People born in other countries can apply to become a citizen of the United States.

Explanation:

In ancient Athens, citizenship was only granted to men who were born to Athenian parents and had completed military training. Women, slaves, and foreigners were not considered citizens and had no political rights.