THE GOLDEN AGE OF ATHENS
PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?
A.
The power that Pericles gave to his people allowed them too much political say and negatively impacted Athens as a whole.
B.
The Golden Age of Athens refers to the golden sculptures that Athenians built following their victory against invaders.
C. During the Golden Age of Athens, democratic reforms were introduced in order to encourage citizens to participate in their government.
D. The lottery that selected representatives in Athens often selected people who were uneducated and didn’t have governmental experience.