In the ancient world all of the following were characteristics of common citizens EXCEPT A. They were rarely educated. B. They had no voice in government. C. They were not active in government. D. The?

In the ancient world, common citizens were often characterized by their lack of education, limited political power, and minimal involvement in government affairs. However, the statement "D. The" seems incomplete and doesn't provide a characteristic to evaluate. Therefore, it cannot be assessed as characteristic or non-characteristic of common citizens.