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The archons of Athens were elected into position and had several responsibilities. The archon oversaw civic activities, the funds of the city and the political stability.
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What is an Archon?
Archon: Greek word meaning 'ruler', although frequently encountered as the title of some specific public office. In some ancient Greek cities, the chief magistrates and the states were called Archons. In Athens, an archon was one of three offices that were filled by the aristocracy elections every 10 years.
What did the ancient Megara government include?
A council and a popular assembly presided over by elected archons (magistrates).
What is the first city state to establish democracy?
Athens Greece was the birthplace of democracy.
What were leaders in ancient Greece called?
Archons. Archon in Greek means "ruler"
Who was the greek king when the battle of marathon happened?
There was no Greek king. The Greek world consisted of several hundred independent city-states spread around the Mediterranean and Black Seas from Spain to Asia Minor. Athens and Plataia who fought together at Marathon had an oligarchical government headed by magistrates called Archons. Their armies were commanded by several tribal generals who took it in turn for overall command. The general whose turn it was on the day of the battle was Miltiades.
What were archons in greek mythology?
Archons are not from greek mythology. It is a title given to a wealthy person who participated in the early government of Greece.
Who was the king of Athens in the battle of Marathon?
Athens had not been a kingdom for half a millennium. Athens government was democratic, headed by ten Archons (magistrates). The army and navy were commanded by ten generals headed by the War Archon.
How was the government in Athens and Sparta different?
The government in Sparta was that unhealthy babies were to be killed and young boys were sent to the army. In athens they created a democracy. In Sparta they were ruled by two kings until they died and in athen they were ruled by archons
When was The Return of the Archons created?
The Return of the Archons was created on 1967-02-09.
How did the rulers serve as religious leaders?
In Sparta, the two kings had religious duties. An Athens one of the archons carried religious duties. Similarly in other city-states, depending on their political structure.
What were archons?
The Archons are reference to the crew of the U.S.S. Archon, who were absorbed by Landru. The Enterprise was sent to investigate what happened to the ship. Kirk and crew were referred to as Archons since they appeared on the planet the in the same way as the crew of the Archon.
Who were the archons and what did they do?
Archons were the political rulers in ancient Greece. They were the chief magistrates and were responsible for civic matters and supervised some trials.
Who became the ruler of Athens after the Persian war?
The Athenian people in Assembly ruled. The Council carried out the Assembly's decisions. The Archons had religious and other duties. Politicians such as Pericles had to persuade the Assembly to follow their guidance.
Officials of ancient Greece?
Archons
What are the ratings and certificates for Star Trek - 1966 The Return of the Archons 1-21?
Star Trek - 1966 The Return of the Archons 1-21 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp Canada:PG (video rating)
What is the different between Athens and Spartas govament?
Sparta was ruled by an oligarchy, Athens by democracy Sparta had 2 kings, 5 ephors (overseers) a senate (if you were in it you were elected for life), and an assembly which voted on legislation (you had to be a man and over 30) Athens had a council of 500, which was divided into ten groups of 50 and changed its elected president every day, a board of ten generals, a jury of 6000 selected by lot from the citizens, judicial board of nine archons, and an assembly
What is an Archon?
Archon: Greek word meaning 'ruler', although frequently encountered as the title of some specific public office. In some ancient Greek cities, the chief magistrates and the states were called Archons. In Athens, an archon was one of three offices that were filled by the aristocracy elections every 10 years.
