Question

Which statement accurately describes the governments of Athens and Sparta in the fifth century BC?

a. Athens kept all political power in the hands of a few; Sparta granted all citizens a voice in the Assembly.
b. Both Sparta and Athens rejected calls from the people for a more representative government.
c. Sparta was ruled by a few aristocrats; Athens developed a democratic system.
d. Both Athens and Sparta created legislative bodies that gave real political power to all citizens.

Answer 1

Sparta as seen in may views in history was ruled by aristocrats with a king and the Athenian people were a democratic monarchy or republic


so the answer is c