"An Athenian citizen does not put private affairs before affairs of
the state; even our merchants and businessmen know something
about politics. We alone believe that a man who takes no interest
in public affairs is more than harmless; he is useless."
Pericles, Funeral Oration
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What can be inferred about the Athenian government from
this quotation? HIGHLIGHT the BEST response below.
A. Civic duty and the good of the polis are extremely
important.
B. Athens' merchants were good students.
C. The citizens of Athens were all useless.
D. Pericles was a dictator.
