Questions: Greek slaves who attained their freedom became citizens of the city-state in which they had labored. joined the sizable group of noncitizens allowed to live in the city-state. could become citizens only if they accumulated a legally specified amount of property. were forced to relocate outside the city-state in special areas called demes.

Greek slaves who attained their freedom became citizens of the city-state in which they had labored.
joined the sizable group of noncitizens allowed to live in the city-state.
could become citizens only if they accumulated a legally specified amount of property.
were forced to relocate outside the city-state in special areas called demes.
Transcript text: Greek slaves who attained their freedom became citizens of the city-state in which they had labored. joined the sizable group of noncitizens allowed to live in the city-state. could become citizens only if they accumulated a legally specified amount of property. were forced to relocate outside the city-state in special areas called demes.
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The answer is B: joined the sizable group of noncitizens allowed to live in the city-state.

Explanation for each option:

A. "became citizens of the city-state in which they had labored."

  • This is incorrect. In ancient Greek city-states, freed slaves did not automatically become citizens. Citizenship was typically reserved for those born to citizen parents, and it was a status that carried significant privileges and responsibilities.

B. "joined the sizable group of noncitizens allowed to live in the city-state."

  • This is correct. Freed slaves, known as "metics" in Athens, were allowed to live in the city-state but did not have the full rights of citizens. They could work and participate in the economy but were excluded from political rights and certain legal protections.

C. "could become citizens only if they accumulated a legally specified amount of property."

  • This is incorrect. While property ownership was often a requirement for certain privileges, it was not a pathway to citizenship for freed slaves. Citizenship was more strictly controlled and typically required birthright or special grants.

D. "were forced to relocate outside the city-state in special areas called demes."

  • This is incorrect. Demes were subdivisions of the city-state, particularly in Athens, and were not areas designated for freed slaves. Freed slaves could live within the city-state but did not have the same rights as citizens.

In summary, freed Greek slaves joined the group of noncitizens who were allowed to live and work in the city-state but did not gain full citizenship rights.

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