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Athens
One of the Ancient Greek city states, Athens has become the Capitol of Greece. It was home to Plato and Aristotle as well as a center of cultural activity up to the modern day.
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As an independent city-state, Athens had no rights other than the ones it could negotiate, buy or take by force.
What was the first ancient world civilization?
The first civilization of Greece was the Minoan Civilization located on the island of Crete.
Is it true that after being built in the Greek style Constantinople was known as the New Athens?
Constantinople became the New Rome after the demise of Rome.
Selected by lot from the citizens, were usually 500 strong, and represented a virtual opinion poll of the citizens.
The jurors were paid for their time.
The final arbiters of both guilt and punishment - there were no judges to interfere or try to dominate and no lawyers to manipulate..
How was Athens social organization?
athenian society was ruled by men. women were not treated well at all. they were only good for bearing children as the men prefered to be pleasured by other men. slaves would do most of the errands as women were not allowed out of the house.
Why was the Pynx Hill important in ancient Athens?
Pynx Hill was important because it was where the Assembly (all of the (male) citizens) met. They discussed important issues there.
Who was Athens was conquered by?
Athens was conquered by Philip II of Macedon. This happened in 338 BC.
What was required for an adult male to become a citizen of Athens?
A brave act of some kind. Defeating a warrior enemy or something similiar
What regions was ruled at different times by the Assyrians the Babylonians and the Persians?
What are the 'following regions' to choose from.
What enabled tyrants to take power in some Greek city-states?
A majority of the population tired of being ruled and exploited by aristocrats who exploited them, and appointed a person to take overall power to act for the common good.
How did Athens involvement in the delian league lead to the start of the peloponnesian war?
It gave Athens the resources to adopt an expansionary and aggressive policy in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Peloponnesian League led by Sparta was formed to counter this, and the inevitable result was war between the two blocs - a 27 year war which devastated Greece.
What kind of people worked in Athens during the golden age?
Architects, Writers, Scientists, Builders, and Artists worked in Athens during the Golden Age.
Well Ares is a god, and Athens is a city named after Athena, Ares' half-sister, so Ares.
