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The beginnings of democracy can be traced back to ancient Athens in 5th century BC. This period saw the development of a direct democracy where citizens participated directly in decision-making through assemblies and juries. Leaders like Cleisthenes and Pericles played key roles in shaping the democratic system of Athens.
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Birthplace of democracy?
Athens, Greece is often credited as the birthplace of democracy. It is where the concept of direct democracy, with citizens actively participating in decision-making processes, originated in the 5th century BC.
What are some Interesting facts about democracy?
The word "democracy" comes from the Greek words "demos" (people) and "kratos" (power), meaning "power to the people." The world's oldest surviving democracy is in Athens, Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. The United States is considered a representative democracy, where citizens vote for representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
Why was the first democracy in Greece created?
Democracy was basically started off in Athens during the Classical Period (c.478-336 BC) in the city state (polis). Athenian democracy can be traced back to the reforms of Solon (584BC) who was a political leader and poet. He introduced a 4 stage citizan class system based on agriculture. Citizens qualified by virtue of birth and by landownership. Basically the more land you owned the more power you had, and only property owners could hold office in the public service during the time of Solon.
How do you count BC time?
To count BC time, you start from the specified year and count backwards to 1. For example, to count 5 BC years, you start from 5 BC and count down year by year until you reach 1 BC. Note that there is no year 0, so the progression goes from 1 BC directly to 1 AD.
What is another term for BC?
Another term for BC is Before Christ. It denotes the time period before the birth of Jesus Christ.
Is it 400 BC or BC 400?
400 b.C.
In which country did democracy begin?
Greek.The beginnings of democracy can be credited to the Greeks of the sixth century BC. The word comes from two Greek words: demos, meaning "the people," and kratein, meaning "to rule." These two words are joined together to form democracy, literally meaning "rule by the people" (Pious).
When was the Athenian democracy?
From about 500 bc to 321 bc was how long the Athenian direct democracy lasted
Which of the two dates suggests an earlier time- 220 BC or 400 BC?
400 BC is earlier than 220 BC
What was the leading democracy in 594 BC?
Athenian democracy was the leading democracy :p 8)
What started earlier greek democracy or alexanders death?
democracy was first because in 500 BC democracy started and Alexander the Great died in 331 BC
Is it true that 500 BC is before 400 BC?
no its false 400 bc comes before 500bc and 500bc comes after 400bc
What is a brilliant elected leader who led the Athens government from about 460 BC until 429 BC?
They didn't have a true leader during that time. They were under a direct Democracy of about 400 people. It was a lot like our Senate today.
How many years ago was 400 BC?
400 BC was 2416 years before AD 2017.
What philosopher was pro democracy?
The philosophers that were pro-democracy were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Socrates lived from 470 BC until 399 BC. Plato lived from 427 BC until 348 BC. Aristotle lived from 384 BC until 322 BC.
What emperor ruled Rome in 400 b c?
No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.No emperor ruled Rome in 400 BC. In that year Rome was a republic, not a principate.
Who ended Greek democracy in Macedonia in 330 BC?
In the mid 330s BC Athens was conquered by the Macedonians from north of Greece.
