For his democratic accomplishments, historians refer to Cleisthenes as the father of what political system?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Athenian democracy
- Step 1: For these accomplishments, historians refer to him as "the father of Athenian democracy". Answer: Athenian democracy. Why not the others: "Spartan oligarchy" was structured under the legendary reforms attributed to Lycurgus; "Theban hegemony" was a 4th-century BC military leadership led by Epaminondas and Pelopidas; "Corinthian tyranny" was established by Cypselus and Periander in archaic Corinth.
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