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Who among the following were included in the definition of "citizens" in ancient Greece?

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Free men
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Free Women
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Slaves
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Children
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Solution

The correct option is A Free men
The word 'Citizens' in ancient Greece did not hold the similar meaning as today. For Ancient Greeks, citizens referred to all the free men, and excluded foreigners, slaves, women and children.

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