During the time period in which this text was written, who was allowed to participate in the Greek democratic process?

(A) All adult men born within the geographic boundaries of the state (B) All adult men and women born within the geographic boundaries of the state (C) All adult men who were citizens of the state by birth (D) All adult men and women who were citizens of the state by birthExplanation: During the classical period and the period of Athenian democracy, the only people allowed to participate in the democratic process were adult males who were citizens by birth, (C). Women were excluded, so (B) and (D) are incorrect. Slaves were excluded, so (A) cannot be correct.