What condition made direct democracy possible in ancient Athens?

A. The power of the military
B. The power of temple priests
C. The wealth of the community
D. The small size of the community

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The condition that made direct democracy possible in ancient Athens was D. The small size of the community. The relatively small population of Athens allowed for citizens to gather in assemblies to discuss and vote on issues directly, which is a key feature of direct democracy.