In Athens, which group of people was left out of citizenship?
AWomen and slaves
BServing soldiers
CLandowning farmers
DElected officials
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Women and slaves
1. Athenian citizenship was limited to a part of the population.
2. Women, slaves, foreigners and youths below military age were excluded.
3. Landowners were not excluded, since owning land was not required for citizenship.
_Source: Wikipedia, Democracy, Greece and Rome_
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