Democracy came to Greece by means of which of the following? Select all that apply.

a man named Aristotle who established the first school of thought
nobles kicking out corrupt monarchs
tyrants striving for land and jobs for the needy
oligarchs who ushered in the right to vote
a statesman named Solon who made laws prohibited the enslavement of debtors
the leadership of Cleisthenes who presented a constitution in 508

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Answer:

Correct answers are

nobles kicking out corrupt monarchs

oligarchs who ushered in the right to vote

a statesman named Solon who made laws prohibited the enslavement of debtors

the leadership of Cleisthenes who presented a constitution in 508

Explanation:

First option is not correct as Aristotle lived in 4th Century BC and many philosophers before him discussed about democracy.

Third option is also wrong because tyrants, like Pisistratus wanted to control the whole society on their own.

Other options are correct and related to Ancient Athens. Both Solon and Cleisthenes made important reforms which led to development of democracy in Athens. Oligarchs, a small group of wealthy Athenians were also supporting  spreading of democracy in that city-state, while Athenians forbade monarchy after the death of last king Codrus.

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