SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Who could be citizens in most ancient civilizations?
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Native-born men and women
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Free, native-born, land-owning men
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Land-owning women
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Foreign-born men
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Several thinkers suggest that ancient Sparta, not Athens, was the originator of the concept of citizenship. Spartan citizenship was based on the principle of equality among a ruling military elite called Spartiates.
Detailed explanation-2: -To be classed as a citizen in fifth-century Athens you had to be male, born from two Athenian parents, over eighteen years old, and completed your military service. Women, slaves, metics and children under the age of 20 were not allowed to become citizens.
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