CLAS170 C8

How does Aristotle define citizenship?

One who participates in the administration of justice and in offices of governance.

How were new citizens recognized in Athens?

They must be the children of two Athenian parents and are voted on each year by members of the deme.

What obligations came with being a citizen in Athens?

Citizens could serve as jurors, hold public office, and had privileges like isegoria and isonomia.

What is a metic?

A free person who is not a citizen and is excluded from the assembly and jury.

What limitations did metics face in Athens?

Metics had to pay a metic tax, have a prostate, and be registered with a proxenos.

How could individuals become enslaved?

Mainly through battle, war, or birth.

What was the legal status of enslaved persons?

Enslaved persons were considered property and had no legal status.

What roles did slaves fulfill in Athenian society?

They provided necessary labor across sectors like mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.

What is manumission?

A process where enslaved persons could be freed by their owners.

What happens to an enslaved person after manumission?

They are considered free and become metics.

What is the role of a paedagogus?

Slaves responsible for escorting their owner's children to tutor lessons.

What are auletae?

Slave girls hired for entertainment, known as flute girls.

What is Aristotle's view on slavery?

He believed slavery was necessary and provided a secure life for slaves.

What privileges did Athenian citizens enjoy?

They could own land and property and had equal rights to speak.

What is the significance of euergetism?

Wealthy individuals voluntarily giving parts of their wealth to benefit the community.

What is the relationship between citizens and slaves in Athens?

The presence of enslaved people allowed citizens to conduct their daily lives.

How could manumission be achieved?

Purchase of freedom or through good service. They could also be freed by the assembly.