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Which term accurately describes the government of Athens, but not Sparta, in the fifth century B.C.?

theocracy


democracy


monarchy


oligarchy

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Answer: Direct democracy

Explanation: From Wikipedia.com; "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."

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