Question

Greek culture and democracy _____.

Answer 1

Option c, Greek culture and democracy is at the root of our democratic culture is the right answer.

The ancient Greek is known for its implementation of Democracy in its city-states, in particular, at Athens.  Cleisthenes (the lawgiver) introduced reforms in the constitution of Athens in order to establish the rule by people. Therefore, he established the democracy in the Athens in 508 B.C.

Answer 2

The correct answer should be c) is at the root of our democratic culture

Rome wasn't always a republic, for a large part of its existence it was a monarchy because there was an emperor that ruled regardless of the people. Plato and Aristotle would disagree either way. Greek culture existed even before democracy.