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Democracy was first practiced in which area of the world?
Democracy is thought to have first been practiced in ancient Athens, in Greece This would have been during the 6th century BCE, although there are claims that civilizations in Egypt may have practiced it prior.
What continent is considered the birthplace of democracy?
The birthplace of democracy is commonly considered to be Europe. Specifically, ancient Greece, where the concept of democratic governance first emerged in city-states like Athens around the 5th century BCE.
How long ago were the Olympics created?
The first ancient Olympic Games were held in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. The modern Olympic Games were revived by Pierre de Coubertin in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
What is the time difference between Athens and Perth?
Athens and New York have a six hour time difference Not Quite. When it is 1401 hours or 2:01 PM on Sunday 18 October 2009 in NYC, US, North Ameriica the time in Athens will be 12:01 AM on Monday, 19 October, 2009. This is based on the Universal Time Code which divides th planet into a set period of 24 hours (roughly) each day and is dependent on the premise that the Sun comes up in the East and sets in the West. This cause everything East of you to be earlier. Greenwich England is the home of the Royal Observatory and was established in part to tell the world when it is lunchtime. Most people rely on their tummy to give them that information without the need of Atomic Clocks. Where time begins is set by man as somewhere near Nuku'alofa Tonga in the middle of the Pacific Ocean but for poilitical reasons it has often been adjusted because it is such a wonderful Buzz Word for Tourism.
What is the 18 year 11 day period after which the pattern of lunar and solar eclipses repeats is called?
The 18-year and 11-day period after which the pattern of lunar and solar eclipses repeats is called the Metonic cycle. This cycle is based on the synchronization of the lunar months with the solar year, allowing for the prediction of eclipses within this timeframe. It was named after the ancient Greek astronomer Meton of Athens, who first described it around 432 BCE.
What were the three goals Athens and Pericles wanted to accomplish?
Pericles had three goals for Athens. The first was to strengthen democracy. The second was to expand the empire. The third was to beautify Athens.
What is a description of the rule of Draco the tyrant?
Draco was an Athenian statesman who first wrote down the laws of Athens, he was in no way a tyrant.
What was the Persian army's first defeat?
Their punitive expedition against Eretreia and Athens losing the battle of Marathon to the Athenian and Plataean armies.
Who is the author of the first Athenian law code?
Perhaps is was the ancient athenian Dracos who established a set of laws that was very strict. This is the basis of the English term "draconian" which is used to describe anything very strict or drastic.
Who instituted the first Athenian democracy by establishing a council of five hundred?
The first Athenian democracy was instituted by Cleisthenes around 508-507 BCE. He established the Council of Five Hundred, known as the Boule, which played a crucial role in the governance of Athens. This council was responsible for preparing the agenda for the Assembly and ensuring broader participation in political life among Athenian citizens. Cleisthenes' reforms laid the foundation for the democratic system that would evolve in Athens.
What was the Persians army's first major defeat?
Their punitive expedition against Eretreia and Athens losing the battle of Marathon to the Athenian and Plataean armies.
The government in ancient Athens was an example of this form of government?
The government in ancient Athens was an example of democracy. The Athenian government was the first democratic form of government recorded.
What was the worlds first democracy?
Athenian democracy in Ancient Greece. But that democracy only concerned free Athenian adult male citizens, not children, not women, not slaves, not foreigners. Sounds like a good democracy for me.
Where was the first assembled held in Athens?
The first assembly in Athens, known as the Ecclesia, was held on the Pnyx hill. This location was chosen for its proximity to the Acropolis and its visibility to the citizens of Athens. The Pnyx served as a central gathering place where male citizens could come together to discuss and vote on important political matters. This practice was a key aspect of Athenian democracy.
Why did some feel that Justinian's code was to radical?
It was the first document to codify the Roman law.
Who is Cleisthenes and why is he important to Greek history?
Cleisthenes was a leading politician in Athens after the expulsion of the tyrant Hippias in the late 6th Century BCE. He began the first steps towards Athenian democracy.
What is the central market place of Athens?
PNYX Wikipedia states this is a hill in central Athens with a speakers platform called the Bema. It was the meeting place of the first democratic legislature, the Athenian Ekklesia.
