Question

Athens was the largest and most powerful city-state in ancient Greece. According to legend, the goddess Athena and the god Poseidon competed for the right to name the city. Poseidon offered the water of the sea, but Athena planted a seed that grew into an olive tree, which the Athenians felt was more valuable.
2 Athenians are recognized as the inventors of democracy, or rule by the people. They held elections and voted for their ruler. Women, slaves, and foreigners were not allowed to vote, as Athens was mainly ruled by men

Which idea in Passage 2 does the author support in Passage 1?
A. Physical strength was the most important asset in ancient Greece.
B. Men and women had very different roles in ancient Greek society.
C. Cultural diversity was the main focus of ancient Greek city-states.
D. Ancient Greek city-states developed some of the world’s best soldiers.

Answer 1

B. Men and women had very different roles in ancient Greek society.

Passage 2 says women were excluded from voting and Athens was mainly ruled by men; Passage 1's account of the city’s founding (Athena vs. Poseidon) highlights gendered figures and roles in the society’s origin and values, supporting that men and women occupied different roles.