What historical evidence suggests that the average Athenian workingman had a very poor standard of living?
A) They ate only two meals a day and little or no meat.
B) They could only purchase wheat bread.
C) They could not afford to eat fruit, vegetables, or olives.
D) They could eat meat only three times a week.

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Eating only two meals a day and little or no meat indicates a poor standard of living, as it suggests a lack of access to sufficient or varied nutrition.

What Historical Evidence Suggests That the Average Athenian Workingman Had