Question

Read the following excerpt from Pericles’s speech:

Answer 1

Answer:

Based on the excerpt above, Pericles feels that the Athenian constitution is not copied from neighboring states, he thinks that Athenian democracy is equal to everyone regardless of social class.

Explanation:

It says "Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states;" and "they afford equal justice to all in their private differences" implying that Athenian democracy is original and equal in Pericles' opinion.