39.8k views
4 votes
How might you feel if you were someone who lived in Athens, but who could not be a citizen and participate in the world’s first democracy? How do you think you might be able to contribute to society in a fulfilling and rewarding way? 200 words length please

User VladRia
by
4.9k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

The Athenian definition of “citizens” was also different from modern-day citizens: only free men were considered citizens in Athens. Women, children, and slaves were not considered citizens and therefore could not vote. Each year 500 names were chosen from all the citizens of ancient Athens.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Picflight
by
4.4k points