Question

Why is Athens considered to be the world’s first democracy?

A. All residents of Athens had equal political rights.
B. Citizens elected representatives to make political decisions.
C. All male citizens participated in its decision-making body.
D. Athens was the first city-state to reject rule by a monarch.

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Greek democracy created at Athens was direct, rather than representative: any adult male citizen over the age of 20 could take part, and it was a duty to do so. The officials of the democracy were in part elected by the Assembly and in large part chosen by lottery in a process called sortition.