Question

Which most accurately describes the involvement of Pericles in the political system of ancient Athens and its influence on later civilizations?

1. Pericles helped Athens move to a monarchy, which later influenced such Arab countries as Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

2. Pericles helped Athens move to a socialist government, which later influenced the Republic of India and the Portuguese Republic.

3. Pericles helped Athens move to a direct democracy government, which later influenced Western European nations.

4. Pericles helped Athens move to a communist government, which later influenced Eastern European nations.

Answer 1

the correct one is 3 pericles helped athens move to a direct democracy

Answer 2

Answer: 3. Pericles helped Athens move to a direct democracy government, which later influenced Western European nations.

Explanation: Pericles was the Athens leader, politician and diplomat, most deserving of the development of democracy in Athens, and thus contributed to Athens being superior among other cities in ancient Greece. In his time democracy has reached its peak in Athens, contributing to the belief that every citizen has the right to contribute to the development of the state, regardless of his wealth, class and education. Thus it influenced the development of a form of direct democracy.