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Was entitled to attend the assembly and speak and vote on issues raised by them or others. They also served in the army and navy when called out.

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How did Roman law protect those accused of crimes?

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How did the people rule Athens?

Every free man over a certain age was considered a citizen. (No Women) All citizens were allowed to attend meetings in which new laws, and actions were voted on by all who attended. Citizens were never required to attend, and they would not attend every meeting. Athens was governed in this way, and is considered the first true democracy.


In Greek culture music was an important part of the education of every Greek citizen. In the Roman culture music was?

not as highly valued (Apex)


What are two leading Greek citystates?

The most famous city states in ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta. Dont think of Greece as a single country, they never were, more like every city having its own rules laws and independance from all others occasionally some would be able to influence others with military alliances and such but all were very independent.


Which city held the first modern Olympics?

2006 - Turin, Italy 2004 - Athens, Greece 2002 - Salt Lake City, USA 2000 - Sydney, Australia 1998 - Nagano, Japan 1996 - Atlanta, USA 1994 - Lillehammer, Norway 1992 - Barcelona, Spain 1988 winter - Calgary, Canada 1988 summer - Seoul, South Korea

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Why do you think some people in Athens might have objected to the title of first citizen for pericles?

As a direct democracy, no citizen was supposed to be above any other. However Pericles had a way of swaying the majority and more often than not got away with it. His political opponents were not impressed and tried every avenue to pull him down, attacking his friends and girlfriend for various malpractices and self-interest.


How did pericles ruled?

Pericles did not rule - Athens was a direct democracy, with the people assembling every couple of weeks to make laws and gice direction to a large executive council of 500. Pericles was a general (there were 10 of them - one elected by each tribe), however as a good orator, he was able to influence the popular assembly. He is better described as First Citizen. His influence lasted from about 450 BCE until hi death in 429 BCE.


How long did Pericles rule?

Pericles did not rule - Athens was a direct democracy, with the people assembling every couple of weeks to make laws and gice direction to a large executive council of 500. Pericles was a general (there were 10 of them - one elected by each tribe), however as a good orator, he was able to influence the popular assembly. He is better described as First Citizen. His influence lasted from about 450 BCE until hi death in 429 BCE.


What did Pericles believe to be he responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy?

Well, my textbook says he believed citizens duties were to pay taxes, and defend the city.He also pointed out that all the citizens were part of the community and should obey the constitution, which the citizens agreed with.Hope this helps


When was the age of Pericles?

Pericles did not rule Athens - it was a democracy so the people ruled - attending assemblies every couple of weeks to vote on legislation. Pericles was effectively First Citizen, that is he wielded a lot of influence, but not so much that he had to orchestrate the exile of Thucydides son of Melesias who had organised a political party (first one on record) to oppose him in the assembly. Pericles' influence began in the 450s BCE, and ended with his death in 429 BCE.


In Athens by the mid fifth century BC every male citizen was what?

Voted on all major issues.


What role did the citizens play in The government of the Athens during the age of pericles?

They served in the army or navy. They formed the assembly which met every fortnight as a legislative body. They served on juries. They formed the public service. They acted and sang in plays and religious festivals.


What role did ordinary citizens play in government of Athens during the age of Pericles?

They served in the army or navy. They formed the assembly which met every fortnight as a legislative body. They served on juries. They formed the public service. They acted and sang in plays and religious festivals.


What role did ordinary citizens play the government of Athens during the age of Pericles?

They served in the army or navy. They formed the assembly which met every fortnight as a legislative body. They served on juries. They formed the public service. They acted and sang in plays and religious festivals.


What impact did Pericles leave on the modern world?

He established a model democracy in which every citizen could participate. While no country has adopted such a form of government in the modern world, it has inspired many modern republics, including the United States.


In the Greek government retired soldiers were given automatic seats in the Senate?

Not automatically. The soldiers, just like every other free citizen (In Athens), had to be elected into senate.


How did Roman law protect those accused of crimes?

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