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They commanded the army and the navy. There were 10, one appointed from each tribe. As they were held to be more reliable than the political office-bearers, they were often given political tasks to implement by the assembly of the people when it made significant decisions.
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Lead generals for spartans and athenians?
Sparta lead generals were Eurybiades and Pausanias. Athens lead generals were Miltiades. Themistocles, Xanthippos. Cimon.
What did strategoi do in Athens?
military commander(s). the details of the origins and appointment of generals in early Athens are not at all clear
How many levels of government are there in Athens?
In democratic Athens, just one - an assembly of the people every fortnight. The magistrates and generals carried out their directions.
Who elected high ranking government administrators and generals?
According to Ancient Greek history, the Athens.
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.
In ancient Athens Greece tribes generals took turns at power. What type of political system is this?
It's called Aligarchi
Who were the lead generals for the Spartans and the Athenians in the Persian war?
Sparta: Eurybiades and Pausanias. Athens: Miltiades. Themistocles, Xanthippos. Cimon
Who were the leaders of the peloponnesian war?
The generals on either side who changed during the course of the 27-yer war - scores of them.
How many generals were appointed by the assembly to carry out laws in ancient Greece?
The number of generals appointed by the assembly in ancient Greece varied depending on the city-state and the time period. In Athens, for example, there were typically ten generals elected each year. Other city-states may have had different numbers of generals, depending on their military needs and political structure.
Did the king of athen fight in wars?
After 700 B.C. Athens did not have Kings. Ater594 B.C. a tyrant by the name of Cliesthenes set up Athens as a form of Direct Democracy. They did have elected Generals called Strategoi who were in charge ina time of War.
What Persian leader was defeated at the battle of Marathon?
Datis and Artaphernes, the generals appointed by Persian king Darius I to command the punative expedition against Athens and Eritea.
Who were ten generals of Athens assembly were appointed?
Each of the ten Athenian tribes elected a general. It was an annual appointment, so there ware thousands of them over time.
