What was the main difference between the government in the city-state of Athens and the government in the city-state of Sumer?
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A. The government in Athens was a democracy, while the
government in Sumer was a monarchy.
B. The government in Athens was a theocracy, while the government
in Sumer was a monarchy.
C. The government in Athens was a monarchy, while the government
in Sumer was a democracy.
D. The government in Athens was a democracy, while the
government in Sumer was a theocracy
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Option: A. The government in Athens was a democracy, while the

government in Sumer was a monarchy.

Explanation:

The city-state of Athens introduces democracy in 6th B.C. Athens introduce direct democracy which allowed all Athenians (men) voting rights. Athens citizens were allowed to choose the government by electing representatives.

The Sumerians held a monarchy as their government. Summer becomes the first civilizations in world history. The Sumerians were first to conquer neighbours and build an empire. The kingdoms of Sumer organized into city-states. The king was in charge of the state and elected advisors like priests, scribes, and nobles to help him govern.

d. it spread christianity. i just took the test and got it right.

though both had similar roots, they both took these similar bases & formed it into their own way. both the byzantine empire and ancient roman have similar aspects, but each one made it unique. both the byzantine empire and ancient romans had roman influences which affected their culture