Which statement accurately describes the governments of Athens and Sparta in the fifth century BC?

a. Athens kept all political power in the hands of a few; Sparta granted all citizens a voice in the Assembly.

b. Both Sparta and Athens rejected calls from the people for a more representative government.

c. Sparta was ruled by a few aristocrats; Athens developed a democratic system.

d. Both Athens and Sparta created legislative bodies that gave real political power to all citizens.

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Giana Wang

2 May, 16:52

Which statement accurately describes the governments of Athens and Sparta in the fifth century BC?

a. Athens kept all political power in the hands of a few; Sparta granted all citizens a voice in the Assembly.

b. Both Sparta and Athens rejected calls from the people for a more representative government.

c. Sparta was ruled by a few aristocrats; Athens developed a democratic system.

d. Both Athens and Sparta created legislative bodies that gave real political power to all citizens.

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Fellow · Answer 1

Sparta as seen in may views in history was ruled by aristocrats with a king and the Athenian people were a democratic monarchy or republic

so the answer is c