Question

What was the main difference between the government in the city-state of

Answer 1

Answer:

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.