In athens, there was a class of foreigners who were granted permanent residency and were expected to pay taxes and provide military service, but were denied the benefits of citizenship. what were these people called

a. ephors

b. metics

c. archons

d. helots

The correct answer is B) the Metics.

In Athens, the Metics were a class of foreigners who were granted permanent residency and were expected to pay taxes and provide military service but were denied the benefits of citizenship.

This resident Aliens in ancient Athens had duties and also privileges. They received the protection of the law and were accepted in the Greek community. They were also skilled workers but they had restrictions when having a property and in marriage.

The Metics did not inhabit Spartan territories.

B. Beethoven

Explanation:

     Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is considered the greatest and most influential composer of classical music of all time, alongside Bach and Mozart. One of his most famous works is the 9th Symphony, which is still played today. In addition, he was responsible for creating the romantic style with the 3rd Symphony and the 4th and 5th Concerto for Pianos.

    One of the curious facts associated with the composer is deafness. The disability started to manifest when he was just 26 years old and, despite never having completely lost his hearing.

    The fact created difficulties for Beethoven which, together with other complications in his personal life, resulted in some years of little relevant production. For example, he composed one of his most famous works, the 9th Symphony, after losing his hearing.