The Greek City-States Social Structure

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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
- 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 land
- relied on their employer
- had no legal right
- 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

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The social structure of ancient Greek poleis was hierarchical, with distinct differences among the classes. The upper class, known as the Aristoi, comprised wealthy citizens who owned land and held government positions, enjoying significant political power. In contrast, the middle class of artisans consisted of skilled craftsmen who contributed to the economy with specialized goods and were granted citizenship and voting rights. The lower class, or perioikoi, included less wealthy agricultural workers who lived outside the city and had limited rights varying among different poleis. Women, laborers, and enslaved individuals faced the most restrictions, lacking the ability to vote, own land, or possess legal rights, thus occupying the lowest tier in the social hierarchy. Foreign citizens also had a tenuous position, often barred from full citizenship but able to potentially achieve it through resources.