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Athens was very democratic. They believed in pole dancing and ring around the Rosie gods.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt was important because it let the poorer people have there say. But it wasn't exactly a democracy: women, slaves and immigrants weren't allowed to vote.
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∙ 12y agoNot stoning the parliament buildings.
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because it allowed them to vote fairly but it wasn't really democracy because women and immigrants were not allowed to vote because they believed men were stronger than women
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Who had the power in Athens ancient Greece?
Athens was the capital of ancient Greece so i was very important!
Why did ancient Athens believe in democracy was the best form of government for them?
The direct democracy gave power to the people so the people supported it.
How were equity and fairness part of structure of the government and society of Ancient Athens?
They had a democracy so they could choose their government.
What contribution did Athens make towards democracy?
im sorry , did you mean what are three contributions of Greece to democracy? if so, it was Athens, (not all of Greece) who created democracy.
What kind of government did Athens have?
Ancient Athens type of government was democracy. They had a democratic rule.
Did the ancient Greeks invent democracy?
yes the romans invented an election system
When did Athens ended?
Athens is still there so hasn't ended. Unfortunately, like most places that were founded during ancient times, they are not the centre of the universe ,as they were then, but Athens is the capital of Greece, and all its important buildings are there, just as in ancient times...the ruins of the past are a sight to see, I have been and soaked up the past.
What type of democracy was practiced in ancient Greece?
Ancient Greece created the Citizens assembly which was made up of male citizens of Athens who voted on various issues. There was also a council that was responsible for the daily operations of Athens.
The first place democracy was ever used was in?
Among ancient civilizations, the Roman Empire was the first to have true forms of democracy: all of its most important officials (with the exception of the members of the Senate) were elected, and that for a limited period only. Rome even had (elected) officials with wide powers to protect the common people from 'tyranny' by the Senate or other high officials: the Tribunes of the Plebs (=the common people)."Athens" or "Greece" have the traditional reputation of being the 'cradle of democracy', but that is a 19th century invention. All States in Greece including Athens were ruled by small groups of powerful families (so-called oligarchies) and Athens and Greece never had any democratic institutions.
Was ancient Athens near the coast?
yes, Ancient Athens was near the coast so they were able to get to the ships for supplies which were sent from other states or countries.
Why was pericles funeral oration so important to all athenians?
The funeral oration was important to them because it not only honored their dead (as was tradition) but he praised democracy, praised Athens, and encouraged the Athenians to fight bravely for their city.
Why was Pericles's Funeral Oration so important to all Athenians?
The funeral oration was important to them because it not only honored their dead (as was tradition) but he praised democracy, praised Athens, and encouraged the Athenians to fight bravely for their city.
