In classical Athenian democracy, which mechanical randomization device was used to allot citizens to state offices, the boule, and court juries?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Kleroterion
- Step 1: A kleroterion ( Ancient Greek: κληρωτήριον, romanized: klērōtērion ) was a randomization device used by the Athenian polis during the period of democracy to select citizens to the boule, to most state offices, to the nomothetai, and to court juries. Answer: Kleroterion. Why not the others: "Antikythera mechanism" was an ancient astronomical geared analogue computer calculating celestial cycles; "Gnomon" was the upright pointer on a sundial used to measure the sun's shadow and time; "Clepsydra" was a water clock used to strictly regulate the speaking time of orators in Athenian courts.
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