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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