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Yes the Greeks invented democracy, but it's not democracy in a sense of how people think of it today. Even though people were essentially "free", only a limited group of people counted under the democratic system and that group was a very small minority.
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What are two similarities between modern U.S and ancient Greece?
We both have the Olympics (Ancient Greeks made it)We both have democracy (Ancient Greeks made this as well)
Where did the ancient greek invent philosophy?
Eh.....Philosophy has been around for much of human existence, however, the Greeks are known for producing famous philosophers of modern philosophy such as Socrates and Plato.
What was the government of Greek called?
Greece began by having monarchies, then oligarchies, then tyrannies and then democracies. The Greek Government is currently a democracy, but modern democracy finds it's roots in ancient Greece.
How does the ancient Greece Athens impact the people now?
The Greeks have impacted some of today's modern-day architecture.
What was the legacy of the Greeks to the western civilization?
The most outstanding legacy of the ancient Greeks to modern western civilization was in the area of philosophy and political philosophy. The latter can be best illustrated by the writings of Plato.
What are two similarities between modern U.S and ancient Greece?
We both have the Olympics (Ancient Greeks made it)We both have democracy (Ancient Greeks made this as well)
Difference between ancient Egypt and modern Egypt.?
ancient Egypt was ruled by a pharoah and had no democracy in modern Egypt they are ruled by a president and they have democracy or at least a little of democracy
Who were the ancestors of modern day Greeks?
The Ancestors of modern Greeks are the Ancient Greeks. Some Greeks however, have got mixed ancestory as with every country, but on the whole, according to DNA testing as recent as 2012, about 90% of modern Greeks have the same DNA as that of the Ancient Greeks and are therefore descendants of the Ancient Greeks.
What shoes do Modern people get from Greeks?
The ancient Greeks wore sandals.
Greek culture Vs Todays Culture what do they have in common?
Both Greek and modern cultures place importance on art, literature, philosophy, and democracy. They both value education, sports, and entertainment as significant aspects of society. Additionally, both cultures showcase a strong sense of community, hospitality, and the celebration of festivals and traditions.
In what way might a modern city want to imitate ancient Athens?
by their democracy since they're Greeks were the first to create it by using these ideas we can solve problems easier
How did ancient Greek government influence government today?
The ancient Greeks influenced modern government as, much like we do today, they had three main bodies of government. These were the Assembly, the Council, and Courts. Our US government today also has three branches; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
How have the ancient Hebrews contirbuted to your modern concept of democracy?
The ancient Hebrews had no concept of democracy, and therefore had contributed nothing to it.
Where did the ancient greek invent philosophy?
Eh.....Philosophy has been around for much of human existence, however, the Greeks are known for producing famous philosophers of modern philosophy such as Socrates and Plato.
Who contributed to the ideas of modern democracy?
Ancient Greece and modern day Democrats
What groups thought of Apollo the god?
Ancient Greeks, Ancient Romans, and modern pagans.
What effect did ancient Greek government have on the modern world?
Democracy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
