Question

Read the folowing except from Pericles Funeral Oration delivered by Thucydides. Then answer the question that follows

Our form of government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others. Our government does not copy our neighbors, but is an example to them. It is true that we are called a democracy, for the admistration is in the hands of the many and not of the few But while there exists equal justice to all and alike in their private disputes, the claim of excellence is also recognized, and when a citizen is in any way distrushed he is preferred to the public service, not as a matter of privilege, but as the reward of mert Neither is poverty an obstacle, but a man may benefit his country whatever the obscurity of his condition There and exclusveness in our public life and in our private busness we are not suspicious of one another, nor angry with our neighbor if he does what he likes; we do not put on sour looks at him which, though hamless, are not plestart. While we are thus unconstrained in our private business, a spint of reverence pervades our public acts, we are prevented from doing wrong by respect for the authontes and for the laws. having a particular regard to those which are ordained for the protection of the injured as well as those unwritten laws which bring upon the transgressor of them the reprobation of the general sentiment

Which choce best presents the central idea of this excerpt(?)

Al chaos and trouble can be traced to having frustrating neighbors.

O Democracy allows me to advance because of ment rather than wealth of inherited class

Os important to have the best reightons so chaos and frustration does ensue

You should be prane in government matters:

Answer 1

The central idea of Pericles' Funeral Oration is that Athenian democracy values and enables the advancement of citizens based on merit, not wealth or class, while ensuring equal justice and freedom.

Step-by-step explanation:

The central idea of the excerpt from Pericles' Funeral Oration, as presented by Thucydides, is that democracy in Athens allows for advancement based on merit rather than wealth or inherited class. Pericles emphasizes that it is the many, not the few, who govern, and that this form of government provides equal justice for all while recognizing and rewarding excellence. Poverty is not a barrier to public service, and while there is reverence and respect for the law in public life, there is freedom and absence of suspicion in private dealings.

Answer 2

Democracy allows men to advance because of merit rather than wealth or inherited class.

Step-by-step explanation:

"But while there exists equal justice to all and alike in their private disputes, the claim of excellence is also recognized, and when a citizen is in any way distrushed he is preferred to the public service, not as a matter of privilege, but as the reward of mert."