Which statements reflect historians' common interpretation of public jury pay in fifth-century BCE Athens? Select all that apply.
Only wealthy volunteers could serve after payment began
The measure gave all residents equal political rights
Payment was reserved for hereditary judges
Athens provided public payment for jury service✓Correct answer
Historians link the payment to easier participation by poorer citizens✓Correct answer
Explanation
Athens paid citizens for jury service, and historians commonly associate that payment with making service more practical for people of limited means. The measure did not extend political equality to every resident and did not make wealth a requirement for jurors.