0
How does the development of democracy in Athens relate to your life?
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Not a all other than as interesting history. The representative democracy of today is radically different from the Athenian direct democracy, and it came to us through several centuries of slow changes of European government in the second millennium CE.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoFirst, you have to remember that the 'birthplace of democracy' story was conceived and spread by 19th century British poet Lord Byron, who in this way tried (successfully, too) to drum up support in Great Britain and France for the Greek uprising against the Ottoman Empire of which it had been part since around 1550.
In reality, Athens was an olicharchy, a city-state run by a small group of powerful families. Even during the relatively short period that the people were consulted on a limited number of issues during usually carefully pre-arranged meetings, the powerful families saw to it that all executive jobs - and so, the decision whether to do anything at all with a meeting's decisions - firmly remained in the hands of their family members.
So how did all this affect the everyday lives of normal citizens? They might be invited a couple of times a year (only the men, of course) to participate in those mass meetings. Before those meetings, a citizen would be informed by the aristocrat under whose protection he lived what the desired outcome was.
If we also consider jury duty a 'democratic' right: he would be called up a few times a year to be at the same time jury member and judge in court cases. A court case had at least 201 jury members/judges, so chances were that you would be called up with some regularity.
But while Athens was never the hotbed of democracy is was made out to be since the 19th century - it never exported even a semblance of democracy to any of its many colonies - it was a hotbed of free thought, philosophy and science. It produced the great majority of ancient Greece's still-famous philosophers and scientists.
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoFor the first time, ordinary citizens could participate directly in government.
Anonymous
For the first time, ordinary citizens participate directly in government
Anonymous
Gguy
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How does the development of democracy in ancient Athens relate to your life today?
It sowed an idea of government by the people which has repeated itself over the past two millennia. Unfortunately it failed repeatedly in ancient Greece, and continues to fail today, for the same reasons - vested interests manipulate it to their own benefit, as witnessed by the media headlines. We continue to try and search for safe solutions, but the exploiters devise more ways to subvert it.
How does the development to democracy in ancient Athens relate to the life today?
It sowed an idea of government by the people which has repeated itself over the past two millennia. Unfortunately it failed repeatedly in ancient Greece, and continues to fail today, for the same reasons - vested interests manipulate it to their own benefit, as witnessed by the media headlines. We continue to try and search for safe solutions, but the exploiters devise more ways to subvert it.
What was the basic difference between life in Athens and life in Sparta?
Athens valued democracy, culture, and education, while Sparta focused on military strength, discipline, and obedience. Athenian society prioritized individual freedoms, intellectual pursuits, and artistic expression, whereas Spartan society emphasized militarism, physical fitness, and strict social hierarchy.
What kind of government was Socrates from?
Socrates was from ancient Athens, which was a city-state known for its democratic government. He lived during a time when Athens was experimenting with democracy and participating in civic life was important for its citizens.
Did Athens or Sparta have a simple life?
Sparta had a simpler way of life compared to Athens. Spartan society focused on military training, discipline, and physical fitness, while Athens was known for its democracy, culture, and intellectual pursuits. Spartans valued discipline, loyalty to the state, and physical strength, whereas Athenians placed more emphasis on education, arts, and political participation.
Where Sparta and Athens enemys?
Yes, because Sparta and Athens were once allies but then Athens turned on Sparta and Sparta responded with war.
What do pies mean in child development?
It mean physical, intellectual, emotional, and social
In which way was life in Athens different from life in Sparta?
Life in Athens focused more on culture, trade, democracy, and philosophy, while Sparta emphasized military training, discipline, and warfare. Athenians valued education, the arts, and individuality, while Spartans emphasized obedience, physical fitness, and collective well-being. Athens was a bustling urban center with a strong navy, while Sparta was a militaristic society with a powerful army.
What do you understand by the expression that democracy is a way of life?
is democracy an essential way of life
Who had a army centered life Athens or Sparta?
Sparta full-time. Athens part-time.
Did Socrates go to Africa?
There is no historical evidence suggesting that Socrates traveled to Africa. Socrates spent most of his life in Athens, Greece, where he engaged in philosophical discussions and teachings. His philosophical ideas influenced many thinkers after him, but there is no record of him visiting Africa.
What were the differences between life in Sparta and life in Athens?
In Sparta, the focus was on military training, discipline, and obedience to the state. Citizens lived a simple, austere life with a strong emphasis on physical fitness and warfare. In contrast, Athens valued education, democracy, and the arts. Athenian society emphasized intellectual pursuits, cultural advancements, and democratic governance.
