Question

Which statement accurately describes the governments of Athens and Sparta in the fifth century B.C.?

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

C. And THIS IS SPARTA!!! But yea, the answer is C.!

Answer 2

The statement that accurately describes the governments of Athens and Sparta in the fifth century B.C. is option D. Sparta was ruled by a few aristocrats; Athens developed a democratic system. The Athenian form of electing the government was a Limited democracy. Sparta's form of government was an oligarchy, government of a few, the aristocrats or upper class.