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Ancient Greece
The ancient greek civilization starts around 3200 BC with the Cycladic civilization [followed by the Minoan (2700 BC) and the Mycenean civilization (1600 BC)] and flourished from the 7th century BC to the 2nd century AD, especially in the 5th century BC with the city-states of Athens and Sparta.
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This quote is from Pericles' Funeral Oration, c.490 BCE from Thucydides, The Peloponnesian War.
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Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institutions of our neighbours. It is more the case of our being a model to others, than of our imitating anyone else. Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility, what counts is not membership of a particular class, but the actual ability which the man possess. No one, so long as he has it in him to be of service to the state, is kept in political obscurity because of poverty. And, just as our political life is free and open, so is our day-to-day life in our relations with each other. We do not get into a state with our next-door neighbour if he enjoys himself in his own way, nor do we give him the kind of black looks which, though they do no real harm, still do hurt people's feelings. We are free and tolerant in our private lives; but in public affairs we keep the law. This is because it commands our deep respect.
Ancient Greece was more reflective of the philosophy of direct democracy -APEX
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He planned the attack on Persia.
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies made laws that likely favored the?
The Oligarchs ('the few rulers') who were large landowners who had established themselves in control and obviously favoured themselves.
Monarchy, followed by oligarchy, followed by tyranny, followed by democracy, sometimes in different sequences in different city-states.
How many generals were appointed by the assembly to carry out laws?
Ten generals - one from each tribe - were appointed to lead the army. They were often given directions by the Assembly to to implement decisions by the Assembly, as they were appointed on merit, rather than randomly by lot as were the 500 council members.
In 415 BC did Sicily destroy Athens?
No, Syracuse captured the Athenian expeditionary force which was attempting to capture it.
Of democracy tyranny and oligarchy what government was first used in ancient Greece?
Monarchy- a form of government in which the people are led by one ruler, usually a king, who takes power legally and often hands the throne down to his son.
Oligarchy- a form of government in which the people are led by a small group of people, often wealthy aristocrats. This isn't usually very beneficial to the majority of the population.
Tyranny- a form of government very similar to monarchy, except a tyrant doesn't take power legally and can claim no right to the throne. A tyrant usually doesn't pass power to his son, and despite common stereotypes, not all tyrants were bad leaders.
Democracy- a form of government led by the people, either through representatives or directly. Democracy in ancient Athens was a direct democracy, in the USA today we have a representative democracy.
Did the Athenians from ancient Greece steal?
They turned the Delian League which they led against the Persians into an empire, and levied an tax on the cities, collected annually by a fleet of 100 warships. The cities regarded it as stealing.
In Athens during the Age of Pericles every male citizen did what?
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.
What did the ancient Greeks call physical education?
The ancient Greeks called physical education mainly "arete"
Ionic order: At the top of the column is a large double scroll or volute, which resembles the curved horns of a ram or the curve of a seashell.
Why did the greek states change their minds about giving money to Athens?
Because they found out that Athens already had enough money; 200 million dollars.
What does not describe how the Greek government regulated the economy of ancient Greece?
Attempting to talk about ancient Greece as if had a single government. The Greek world comprised over 2,000 independent city-states each with their own government, with several systems being used.
What role did Greeks believed their gods and goddesses played in daily life?
the Greeks believed their gods and goddesses controlled everything.
Is it true The civilization of Ancient Greece was it peak nearly 1000 years ago?
The civilizations of Ancient Greece was at its peak nearly 1000 years ago
What workers were important to the growth of Pericles leadership?
None, if you mean that they helped him to get more powerful. Pericles belonged to one of the ruling families of Athens. When he showed sufficient promise, these families put him in ever-more important positions. In politics, Pericles did work to give the 'lower classes' more political rights. His reasons for doing this however had much to do with his need for this group to serve as sailors and soldiers and fight for Athens.
What happened 1198 bc in Greek history?
Our knowledge of precise dates is very uncertain. It seems that during the 12th Century BCE a coalition of Greek cities launched a 10-year plundering expedition into Asia Minor. In the 10th yyear it focussed on the richest prize - the city of Troy, which it captured, looted, enslaved and destroyed. When they returned home, they faced their own invasion by the Sea Peoples who destroyed the Greek kingdoms.
Does Madison say its possible to have tyranny in a democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
