3073
AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Origins of Democracy

Question 3073 • FL-2100310-United States History A

According to Pericles, how is Athens different from other Greek city-states?

Answer
A
Athens has an administration that favors the upper classes.
B
Athens has laws that treat all people fairly, regardless of social class.
C
Athens took the best laws of neighboring states and made them even better.
D
Athens has a constitution, while other neighboring states are lawless.

Explanation

Pericles describes Athens as a democracy in which public decisions are not made for the benefit of a few, and where people are treated equally under the law. This matches choice B, that Athens has laws treating people fairly regardless of social class. He does not claim that neighboring states are lawless or that Athens simply copied their laws.

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