Question

question 19 of 20
which statement accurately describes how a historical society influenced the development of democracy?

a. citizens in ancient greek city - states established republican forms of government.

b. absolute monarchies in europe called for the protection of individual rights.

c. ancient romans established a representative form of government.

d. landowners in feudal europe established ideas about direct democracy.

Explanation:

Ancient Greek city-states (e.g., Athens) had direct democracy, not republican forms (A is incorrect). Absolute monarchies concentrated power, opposing individual rights protections (B is incorrect). Feudal Europe’s landowners held hierarchical power, not direct democracy ideas (D is incorrect). Ancient Rome’s Republic featured elected representatives (e.g., senators), a key precursor to modern representative democracy, making C accurate.

Answer:

C. Ancient Romans established a representative form of government.