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What historical events gave rise to Athens establishing democracy for its citizens?
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Who particpated and passed laws in the Athens democracy?
The citizens of Athens.
How did citizens gain power in Athens?
Since Athens was a democracy the citizens won them over by politics.
How is our democracy different from Athens?
Athens had direct democracy ie the citizens met in fortnightly assembly and made decisions which the council carried out. We have representative democracy where the citizens elect representatives to a parliament.
Who would support democracy in Athens?
Democracy in the ancient city - state of Athens was supported by its citizens who also were its soldiers [πολίτες/ οπλίτες]
When did Athens develop a democracy?
It began with Cleisthenes establishing a popular assembly in 508 BCE.
Did the citizens in the early democracy in Athens voted by writing on paper?
true
How did the citizens of Athens gain power?
Politics because they had democracy in Athens~i hoped this helped you
How did direct democracy work in ancient Athens?
Yes, ancient Athens was an example of a direct democracy. Citizens voted on all issues of public policy.
How did the Athens rule themselves?
They ruled themselves by having a government that voted
What was the heritage of democracy that comes from the Greek city states particularly Athens.?
It was direct democracy where the citizens voted in assembly, as opposed to today's representative democracy, where citizens elect representatives to a parliament.
Which factor made athens's direct democracy different from representative democracy?
Citizens directly made the laws themselves.
Was democracy the only form of government in the ancient Greek city-states?
No, "democracy" only existed in Athens. Also it was limited to just Freeborn Male Citizens of Athens.
