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The people with the most power were the nobles. The kings weren't because the nobles were able to communicate with the gods. The kings just had to be able to do what the gods asked for. But, in any case, they gods were the most powerful people in the entire nation of Greece.
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Which political leader dominated the Athenian Golden Age?
The nobles in the athenian government held the most power, though it was a pure democracy meaning every able man was allowed to have a say in the government During the Athenian period of democracy, the center of power was really held in the role of "General", mainly because of the near constant state of war. Pericles was the most famous General of this period, having won that office 15 consecutive times.
What was Athenian democracy and why is it important today?
Athenian democracy was all adult male citizens meeting in assembly each fortnight and discussed and voted on the running of the state. It is not important today other than as interesting history, as democracies today are representative democracies - that is citizens elect representatives to he assembly, who vote on decisions. This present system gives power to the representative politicians who often have different views and are held accountable at elections after several years. The Athenian direct democracy model sounds attractive but most countries are too large for people to assemble regularly, so we have to have representatives to do this for us. The question is 'would you trust a politician?'
Is Pericles athenian?
An Athenian statesman There were many Athenian statesmen, but Pericles is the one credited with raising Athens to its highest glory. Pericles was also responsible for the temples built on the Acropolis.
What are the 4 stages of Athenian government?
monarchy oligarchy tyranny democracy thank u :)
What classical civilization most influenced the philosophies and democratic ideas of the Enlightened period?
These ideas were influenced by the Athenian democracy.
In Roman politics who held the most power?
The consuls held most of the power.
Who developed Athenian democracy to its greatest height?
Solon (594 BC), Cleisthenes (508/7 BC), and Ephialtes (462 BC) all contributed to the development of Athenian democracy. Historians differ on which of them was responsible for which institution, and which of them most represented a truly democratic movement. It is most usual to date Athenian democracy from Cleisthenes, since Solon's constitution fell and was replaced by the tyranny of Peisistratus, whereas Ephialtes revised Cleisthenes' constitution relatively peacefully. Hipparchus, the brother of the tyrant Hippias, was killed by Harmodius and Aristogeiton, who were subsequently honored by the Athenians for their alleged restoration of Athenian freedom.
Challenges of democracy in Ethiopia?
like most countries struggling for democracy it boils down to people. not the people, as most do want democracy. certain people have power or some power and they do not wish to give up their power.
Would it be better to be an ancient spatan or ancient athenian?
it would be better to be an athenian because in athens they were more civilized and had democracy and dint go to war as much as the spartans did most of our culture today is based on the ancient athenians.
What was a major issue with fifth century democracy in Athens?
When the limited democracy developed into a radical democracy, where the citizens in fortnightly assembly made the decisions and the coulcil carried them out, this became open to too much influence by the skilled orators, some of whom led the people astray, into a devastating war, and massive loss of lives. After this loss, the democratic process was limited to a more balanced level.
Who was the leader of the Athenian democracy the golden age?
the most powerful leader in the golden age was pericles the olympian who lead the city to it's height in culture.
True-false The greek culture was the birth of democracy?
True. Athenian democracy was the most pivotal and significant example, but many other Greek cities, such as Corinth, Megara, and Syracuse also had democratic political systems.
