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QuizMultiple Choice

Influence of Greek and Roman Government

Question 10 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

Pericles believed that Athenian government should favor the

Answer
A
majority over the minority.
B
educated over the uneducated.
C
poor over the wealthy.
D
politicians over the citizens.

Explanation

Pericles supported democracy, in which political decisions reflect the will of the larger body of citizens. He believed the government should serve the majority rather than give special preference to the wealthy, educated, or political leaders. The correct choice is “majority over the minority.”

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