What was the Athenian Areopagus?
A) a council of leaders from aristocratic families
B) a military tribunal formed to govern society
C) a school or university encouraging debate
D) an early league of nations developed to negotiate trade
E) a body of representatives from each of the city-states
Answer: A
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