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Q: Who did the Athenian view as the founding fathers of their polis democracy?
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Whom did the Athenians view as the founding father of their polis's democracy?

Solon


What is the Athenian polis?

The Athenian polis means the city of Athens. It also means the males that were allowed to vote. Women and slaves were not allowed any rights.


What was the greek term for a small state run by citizens?

It was called Polis


Which polis is considered the birthplace of democracy?

fagville


How was the polis governed?

A polis, or a Greek city-state. had it's own political system and military. Each Greek polis was organized differently. The most popular example of a polis was Athens. The Athenian people elected a leader called an Archon to be the political leader. Athenian men formed an Assembly which was a type of court. The city was centered around the agora, which was a market place and civic center.


Was the democracy of Athens complete government by everyone all adults in the polis?

No. It was a very selective. It would not be called a democracy today. yeahhhhh


What is the difference between a colony and a polis.?

The organization of the city. A polis controlled itself, be it through a king, despot, democracy or whatever. A colony did not, it was ruled by another city.


What is the definition of a polis?

identify the Greek "polis" . discuss its physical make-up as well as its political, social, and economic characteristics. why is it often considered to be the beginning of early democracy.


What is the physical definition of a polis?

identify the Greek "polis" . discuss its physical make-up as well as its political, social, and economic characteristics. why is it often considered to be the beginning of early democracy.


What three groups made up a polis?

How did reaction to oppressive rule lead to pre-democracy in Athens


Who was allowed to vote in the developing democracy of Athens?

All the citizens could take part in making decisions for the polis.


What is the basic political unit in Ancient Greece?

Polis, or "city state," was the basic politicial unit of Greece.