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What is Pericles on Athenian Democracy?
He said that they were a democracy and that all men in Athens should have a part in government.
Did Athenian men have the same rights and responsibilities as the women?
No they didn't. The women were treated like slaves and were not taught to read or write. Young males were taught to read and write. When they were 18 the men had to received military training for 2 years. Then they were full citizens with the right to vote in the Athenian Democracy. Women were essentially property of their fahters and husbands and did not vote or participate in civic discussions before the votes.
A main difference between the ancient Greek and Roman governments was that in Rome all men could vote while in Greece only the wealthy men had this privilege True or False?
It depends. Greece was not a unified state. It had two kingdoms and many independent city states. Their constitutional arrangements varied and these arrangements could change over time. In most states vote was restricted to the aristocracy of the wealthy more in general. However, Greece was the birthplace of the concept of democracy. The most famous case of Greek democracy was Athenian democracy (c. 508 BC to 332 BC). the cities of Corinth. Megara and Syracuse also had democratic periods. In these democratic regimes all male free citizens could vote.
Where did democracy first appear in Greece ancient Greece?
The first appearance of democracy is often said to have been in Athens in Ancient Greece. However one should be aware that there are very great differences on what was considered democracy in Athens and what is considered as democracy today (just as there is a rather large differences between modern democracies). For example only men could vote and these men had to be landowners as well as sons of two athenian parents.
In what ways was Athens not a true democrocy?
The main criticism of ancient Athenian democracy is the limitations Athenian law placed upon who could be considered a citizen. The only Athenians who were considered full citizens were Athens-born men of at least 18 years of age. And to be considered Athens-born, both of one's parents had to have been citizens. But while women could be considered citizens, they had no voice in the Assembly, and no real rights within the democracy. Furthermore, slaves had no voice whatsoever in the Athenian democracy.
Which group could vote in Athenian democracy?
Men over the age of 60 could vote in Athenian democracy.
Who was allowed to vote in Athenian government?
The only group that could vote in Athenian democracy were men over 60 years old
What rights did citizens have in an athenian democracy?
Citizens were the free born men and non-citizens were women, slaves, and foreigners. Citizens can pass laws, vote, and speak in public meetings but not citizens couldn't.
Could men and women both vote in the Athenian government?
No, women didn't have the right to precipitate in government.
Who would participate in the athenian assembly?
The Athenian Assembly, or Ecclesia, was open to male citizens of Athens who were over the age of 18. This included freeborn Athenian men, while women, slaves, and foreigners were excluded from participation. Citizens could attend and vote on important issues such as laws, military decisions, and public policy, making the Assembly a central component of Athenian democracy.
Who participated in Athens' assembly and voted on laws?
only men could vote, women could not.
Which was true about Athenian government?
They didn't let woman, slaves, strangers or insane people vote. That'S the difference from nowadays. So, no.
What is Pericles on Athenian Democracy?
He said that they were a democracy and that all men in Athens should have a part in government.
When did middle class men get to vote?
Men have always had the right to vote. In the early colonies the requirements were that they own land in the colony, but after the Constitution was signed this was dropped and men (expect black men) could vote.
Did Athenian men have the same rights and responsibilities as the women?
No they didn't. The women were treated like slaves and were not taught to read or write. Young males were taught to read and write. When they were 18 the men had to received military training for 2 years. Then they were full citizens with the right to vote in the Athenian Democracy. Women were essentially property of their fahters and husbands and did not vote or participate in civic discussions before the votes.
What parts of Athens democracy might be considered unfair today?
Women could not vote. Also, only men 18 and older could vote. Plus they couldn't be slaves
Could Rome women vote?
No, the men were only allowed to vote because the government thought the women were not trustworthy and had no right to vote for their opinions.
