Question

for what achievement has the athenian statesman cleisthenes been credited?
supporting the rights of slaves to vote
designing the first democratic structures
constitutional reforms that opposed autocratic principles
serving for four terms

question 11
1 pts
how did alexander the great contribute to the spread of democracy?
he brought greek ideas to regions he conquered.
he introduced islamic culture throughout europe.
he forced those he conquered to adopt a feudal system.
he wrote a play rejecting the divine right of kings.

Explanation:

• First question:
• Slaves in ancient Athens did not have the right to vote. So, "supporting the rights of slaves to vote" is incorrect.
• Cleisthenes is known for his constitutional reforms. His reforms were a significant step in the development of Athenian democracy. He reorganized the tribes, created a more inclusive political structure, and his reforms opposed autocratic principles (such as the rule of a single powerful individual).
• The first democratic structures had earlier roots (like Solon's reforms), but Cleisthenes' reforms were a major milestone. However, the description "constitutional reforms that opposed autocratic principles" is a more accurate and direct credit for his work compared to "designing the first democratic structures".
• There is no significant historical record highlighting his service for four terms as his most notable achievement.
• Second question:
• Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king. He spread Greek ideas (Hellenistic culture which included aspects of Greek political thought to some extent) to the regions he conquered (from Greece to parts of Asia).
• He had no connection with introducing Islamic culture (Islam emerged much later).
• He did not force a feudal system (feudalism was a medieval European system, not related to his conquests in the context of democracy spread).
• He was a military leader, not known for writing plays rejecting the divine right of kings (a concept more relevant in later European monarchical debates).

Answer:

• First question: constitutional reforms that opposed autocratic principles
• Second question: He brought Greek ideas to regions he conquered.