What is considered one of Athens Greece's most notable contributions to society that is still evident today A. the birth of democracy
B. the rise of dictators
C. the development of equal rights for men and women
D. the beginning of free market economy

A. the birth of democracy

Explanation:

The political organization known as democracy has its roots in the ancient greek city-state of Athens. It developed there, somewhere around the 6th century BC, and prevailed for two centuries.

The term democracy comes from the word demos, which referred to the citizens. This is because it was the citizens who had the right to vote and decide on various political questions. All who could participate had the equal right to discuss and state their ideas, and their votes had an equal effect.

However, not everyone was considered to be a citizen. In fact, only adult free males who were not foreigners had the right to vote. This strictly excluded women and slaves who were not considered to be politically adept.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.