Question

Which of the following best demonstrates how the societies of the Greek polis and the Roman Republic differed?

A) Roman society treated women far better than Greek society.

B) Roman citizens had compulsory military service, and Greek city-states had voluntary military service.

C) Greek city-states were composed of individual societies with unique governance and structure, while Rome was centered on a collection of city-states.

D) Roman society was hugely militaristic, bent on territorial domination, and Greek city-states were democratic and focused on arts and culture.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option: B) Roman citizens had compulsory military service, and Greek city-states had voluntary military service.

Explanation:

Roman had compulsory military service because it needed to defend itself from other rivals. Roman was also known for their military achievements which helped them to expand their empire in Europe. In Greek military service was determined by a Greek citizen’s economic and social position. Only wealthy men were considered to be a mark of status, wealth, and glory.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Roman citizens had compulsory military service, and Greek city-states had voluntary military service.

Explanation: