Central Ideas and Description in The Ancient City Life in Classical Athens and Rome
Question 15 • FL-1001010-M/J Language Arts 1 A-CR
Read the excerpt from The Ancient City.The basic article of clothing was the tunic. There were two types. The exomis, worn by slaves and those doing manual work, was fastened at the left shoulder with a pin or knot, leaving the right shoulder bare, and was tied at the waist with a girdle. The chiton was a more refined version, fastened at both shoulders.
Answer
A
to demonstrate that new fashions were important in refined Greek culture
B
to show that clothing style depended on a person’s role in society
C
to illustrate that women and men wore different kinds of clothing
D
to explain that Greek-style tunics were also worn by people in other societies
Explanation
The excerpt contrasts the exomis, worn by slaves and people doing manual work, with the more refined chiton. This shows that the kind of tunic a person wore reflected their role or status in society. The passage does not discuss differences between men’s and women’s clothing or clothing in other societies.
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