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1. What was required for an adult male to become a citizen of Athens? A Roman male?
The requirements for an adult male to become a citizen of Athens was you parents had to be free-born Athenians and had to be completely educated and two years of military training.
The requirements for Roman mate to become a citizen your parents were married in certain areas of Roman Empire and you parents were born a citizen. Also, you have limited rights and could own property, but not vote or public office.
2. Could women become citizens in Athens and Rome? Could slaves?
Women could become citizens in Rome, but not in Athens. Slaves couldn’t become in both Roman and Athens.
3. Were all citizens equal in Athens? In Rome?
Citizens in Athens and Rome were not really
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The Romans show freely citizenship probably by rewarding the people.
5. How could you use this document to argue that Athens had a better system of citizenship than Rome?
I could use this document to argue that the Athens had a better system of citizenship than Rome because Athens didn’t want to their government to show weakness.

Document D:
1. What did it mean when Athenians ostracized a fellow citizen? What was the purpose?
When Athenians ostracised a fellow citizen it means they didn’t either participate or threatened the stability democracy. It purpose was to protect the city from harm.
2. Do you think ostracism was a good idea? Explain.
I think ostracism is a good idea because because they keep at the people who could ruin their government. If the person that was exiled from the sees someone from the Greece amy try to hurt them and sent them back as a warning.
3. How did Rome control the privileges and benefits of citizenship?
Rome controlled the privileges and benefits of citizenship because they had the right to make a contract and who you get married

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