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Read the passages “Daily Life in Athens” and “Education in Sparta," and answer the questions that follow. Make sure you answer all of the questions.

Passage 1: Daily Life in Athens
1 Athens was the largest and most powerful city-state in ancient Greece. According to legend, the goddess Athena and the god Poseidon competed for the right to name the city. Poseidon offered the water of the sea, but Athena planted a seed that grew into an olive tree, which the Athenians felt was more valuable.
Based on Passage 1, which of the following is correct about Athenian society?
A. Athens was the first culture to be ruled by democracy.
B. Athens centered on Athena’s rule and control.
C. All Athenians played a role in the city-state’s democracy.
D. Athenians believed in the equal rights of all of their citizens.

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Answer: B.

Explanation: The passage explains the city was named for the goddess Athena and the Athenians valued her gift (the olive tree), indicating the city centered on Athena as its patron. The passage gives no support for statements about democracy or equal rights for all citizens.