What was the role of women in ancient Athens?
a. They primarily worked outside of the home.
b. They served as jury members in trials.
c. They could be accused of being illegitimate if they could not prove that they were Athenian citizens.
d. They could represent themselves in court.
e. They were considered equal to men.
The correct answer is e. They were considered equal to men.
In ancient Athens, women had limited rights and freedoms compared to men. They were expected to primarily focus on their duties as wives and mothers, taking care of the household and raising children. Women were not allowed to participate in politics, hold public office, or serve as jurors in trials. They did not have the same level of legal rights as men and could not represent themselves in court. Additionally, women's citizenship and legitimacy were tied to their fathers or husbands, and they could face accusations of being illegitimate if they were not able to prove their Athenian citizenship.