10
QuizMultiple Choice

Influence of Greek and Roman Government — Quiz

Question 10 • Civics and Government

Which describes how Cleisthenes reformed Athenian democracy?

Answer
A
Council members were chosen randomly, and men could not present laws for debate in assembly.
B
Council members were chosen by elections, and women could not present laws for debate in assembly.
C
Council members were chosen randomly, and men could present laws for debate in assembly.
D
Council members were chosen by elections, and women could present laws for debate in assembly.

Explanation

Cleisthenes’ reforms included selecting members of the Council of 500 by lot, or randomly, rather than by election. Male citizens could bring proposals forward for discussion in the Assembly; women were not citizens with this political role. Thus, the choice describing random selection and men presenting laws is correct.

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