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It is not similar - theirs was an experiment in direct democracy, that is an assembly of the people made all the decisions and a council carried them out. This proved to be unworkable, and today we have representative democracy where elected politicians represent the people and do the work of governing.
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What was democracy in Ancient Greece?
A democracy is a type of government that we Americans use today. Democracy means "rule by the people" . In other words, meaning the citizens of ancient Greece had the freedom to vote or to have many other rights in their city-state. Athens used democracy. Hoped this helped! :)
How is democracy during ancient greek similar to our democracy today?
We vote for our leaders today, just like Ancient Greek. We also count ballets and meet up to vote. Not only that, but,like the Ancient Greeks, the leaders(presidents)have debates on why you should vote for them.
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.
What are the ancient Olympics games?
They were competitions held between states within ancient Greece similar to today's Olympic Games. Click on the 'Ancient Olympics' below to learn more about them.
What countries used democracy after ww1?
Greece and Rome for sure. Greece had a direct democracy, and Rome had a representative democracy. Rome's form of democracy was a Republic. A Republic is the kind of government to we use in the USA today.
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.
What was Peloponesus in Ancient Greece?
The Peloponesus was (and is today) a peninsula and region of Greece.
Where is Milesia in Ancient Greece?
Milesia can be found today in east Greece
What are the similarities between Athenian and Australian government?
In Australia and Athens you have to be a citizen over 18 to vote. They also both had a structured Government where there is a political assembly, law makers, the people who put the laws into practice and the people who asses the laws. All of these groups (law makers etc.) are one of the greatest ideas and biggest influences to today's modern democracy. Another great similarity is that any one can express their opinion in a political assembly/meeting. In Australia and Athens you have to be over 18 to join politics.
What is life like in ancient Greece today?
Ancient Greece doesnt exist anymore. Thats why its called ancient:) Life in normal Greece is, well, normal!
Why there so many different types of government in ancient greece?
Because they were by water and the Greeks became skilled shipbuilders and sailors.
How does ancient rome democracy compare to us today'?
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