Question

Concerning the Greek concept of democracy, which of the following statements is false?

A. It was first conceived and practiced in Athens.
B. You could vote if you were a male who owned property.
C. The root of the word, "demos," means "the people."
D. Men and women over age 16 were considered citizens.

Answer 1

Concerning the Greek concept of democracy, it is false that "D. Men and women over age 16 were considered citizens," since many women could not vote.