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mark cartwright ● 2013
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mark cartwright is a scholar of greek philosophy and a frequent contributor to the world history encyclopedia. ancient greece (c. 8th to 5th centuries bc) was populated by a diverse number of social groups divided by age, gender, wealth, citizenship, and legal establishment of freedom. the following text explores these various social groups and paints a picture of what life was like in ancient greek society.
as you read, take notes on the similarities and differences in lifestyle between the different social classes and groups of people in ancient greece.
(1) although the male citizen, with his full legal status, right to vote, hold public office, and

1. part a: which of the following captures how foreign residents, or xenoi, regarded their status or position in ancient greek society?

a. while some city - states discouraged immigration, most ancient greek societies allowed foreign residents partial citizenship, the most that foreigners could hope to attain.
b. the majority of foreign residents felt unsafe in ancient greek society, as they were almost always expelled or killed if caught; this is because ancient greeks considered themselves superior to many if not all other civilizations.
c. while their rights were limited and their relationship with locals shaky, metics had the

Explanation:

In ancient Greek society, foreign residents (metics) had limited rights and a tenuous relationship with locals. Option A is incorrect as foreigners did not generally get partial - citizenship. Option B is an over - generalization as not all foreigners were in constant danger of expulsion or death. Option C correctly captures the situation of foreign residents in ancient Greek society.

Answer:

C. While their rights were limited and their relationship with locals shaky, metics had the