In comparison with Egyptian or Near Eastern civilizations, the Greek polis was distinctive in which of the following ways?

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The Greek polis was distinctive for allowing free male citizens to participate in politics, whereas in Ancient Egypt and Near Eastern civilizations, political participation was reserved only for the ruling elite. Women and slaves did not have political rights in the Greek polis. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect. Option D is not entirely accurate, as not all residents had political rights, only the free male citizens. Option E is also incorrect, as tyrants were not necessarily involved in politics in the Greek polis.

In Comparison with Egyptian or near Eastern Civilizations, the Greek