Question

what was revolutionary about the development of democracy?
○ people now could do anything they chose.
○ religious leaders.
○ people were governed by a council of citizens instead of an absolute ruler.
○ artists during the renaissance.

Explanation:

To determine the revolutionary aspect of democracy's development, we analyze each option:

• "People now could do anything they chose" is incorrect because democracy has laws and boundaries, not absolute freedom.
• "Religious leaders" and "Artists during the Renaissance" are irrelevant to the core concept of democratic governance.
• "People were governed by a council of citizens instead of an absolute ruler" is correct. Democracy shifted power from a single absolute ruler (like a king or tyrant) to a system where citizens (through a council or other representative bodies) had a role in governance, which was a radical departure from autocratic rule.

Answer:

C. People were governed by a council of citizens instead of an absolute ruler.