Who would support democracy based on the Old Oligarch?
A. The poor and the common people
B. Thee high-born and wealthy
C. Everyone in Athens
D. The non-Greek speaking people or Barbarians
What do you think the Old Oligarch means when referring to the best and worst people?
A. The best are the poor, the worst are the wealthy elite.
B. The best are the Greeks, the worst are the Barbarians.
C. The best are the wealthy elite, the worst are the poor.
D. The best are the Barbarians, the worst are the Greeks.
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Someone here will be able to check your answers once you post what YOU THINK.
Either for the first question, I think it would be A or B.
For the second question. I think it has to be either A or C...
Any thoughts?
For the second question. I think it has to be either A or C...
Any thoughts?
I studied all this long ago, so yes, I know the answers.
Please read and re-read your text so you are not guessing between two answers for each question.
Please read and re-read your text so you are not guessing between two answers for each question.
Fine. I strongly believe 1 is B and 2 is A.
Yes, 1 is B.
You’ll need to rethink 2.
You’ll need to rethink 2.
Is it C?
http://www.republikanisme.nl/democratie/old-oligarch.html
I think so, yes.
It gets confusing because whoever this “Old Oligarch” was, thinks the common people should have more say in running Athens, he admits that the elite know what they’re doing.
I think so, yes.
It gets confusing because whoever this “Old Oligarch” was, thinks the common people should have more say in running Athens, he admits that the elite know what they’re doing.
Alright. I'll give it go. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome.
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