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We learnt the their model of direct democracy did not work. The gullible people were led astray by demagogues which led to great loss for the people. Our modern representative democracy, for all it's faults, puts a space between poor or self-interested leadership and impulsive action by the people.
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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.
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)
How are the ancient Greek and the modern day form of democracy the same?
They are not. There was only one city state in ancient Greece (Athens) that was very briefly a very limited form of democracy (only freeborn upperclass men). All other city states of ancient Greece were kingdoms or other authoritarian government systems.
Compare and contrast ancient Greece and modern America?
Ancient Greece had much less technology, and their democracy (direct democracy) is very different from the current Greek democracy. Also, Ancient Greece believed in Greek gods and that they caused natural disasters, while today Greece has scientific explanations for natural events. There are many other differences. You should search this on Google.
Where did democracy first appear in Greece ancient Greece?
The first appearance of democracy is often said to have been in Athens in Ancient Greece. However one should be aware that there are very great differences on what was considered democracy in Athens and what is considered as democracy today (just as there is a rather large differences between modern democracies). For example only men could vote and these men had to be landowners as well as sons of two athenian parents.
Who contributed to the ideas of modern democracy?
Ancient Greece and modern day Democrats
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 Greece culture effect everyday life?
.Modern or Ancient Greek? If ancient, they invented democracy for starters,
In which way does the modern US government differ from that of ancient Greece?
the united states is a representative democracy
Which diagram accurately reflects how a historical society influenced the modern US government?
Ancient Greece >>>>> developed ideas of direct democracy -APEX
Is your Greece known for anything special or unique?
Greece was home to an important ancient civilization that has influenced the modern world in countless ways.
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)
Why Greek history is important?
Ancient Greece influenced much of the modern world and other civilizations of the time. The Roman Empire would have a very different religion without the Ancient Greeks.
Where did the Democracy begin?
Ancient Greece is credited with creating the first democracies. Although there should be noted that Ancient Greexe wasn't a democracy like we know in the modern world. They weren't particularily egalitarian states, since foreigners, slaves, women, and unpropertied males weren't allowed to vote/participate.
What are three things that ancient Greek culture has given modern culture?
Ancient Greece has given us democracy. They have also given us Theatre. Ancient Greece has also given us ideas in structural integrity.
How are modern and ancient Greece the same?
Modern Greece have many cultures and festival traditions which had also occured in Ancient Greece.
What are some of the contributions given to modern day society by the ancient Greece?
Democracy, sculpture, science, drama, literature, architecture, philosophy …
