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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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When was Athens founded?

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There were two wars in 1812. Tthe larger of the two were the Napoleonic Wars being fought by the French Empire of Napoleon Bonaparte and England and her allies. Those wars lasted from 1803 until 1815 and included Napoleon's 1812 invasion of Russia. The other was the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States. The War of 1812 lasted from 1812 to 1815.

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Did Athenian democracy include slavery?

About a third of the population were slaves. Democracy was for citizens, who were free adult males.

Why is there a difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

In a direct democracy an assembly of the citizens decides on all matters of government and law. In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to a parliament, and these representatives vote on the issues of government. Direct democracy is not possible in a large state as it has been impracticable for citizens to travel regularly to an assembly over large distances. The problem with representatives is 'do they really represent the opinions of their electors?'

With the internet it would now be possible to take direct peoples' votes regularly, but don't hold your breath waiting for the politicians to give up their power and perks.

What characteristics was required to be a citizen of Athens?

Only adult males who had completed military training could vote and take part in the Athenian democracy. This was further limited after the time of Pericles (450 BC) to only those who had both parents born in Athens.

Is Darius the capital of Greece?

There were three kings of Persia called Darius in the 6th, 5th and 4th Centuries BCE.

Greece was not a unified country - the Greek world was comprised of 2,000 independent city-states, including Sparta, Thebes, Corinth, Athens. So there was no capital of the Greek world.

How was the institution of slavery different in China under the Han Dynasty than in it was in Ancient Greece and Rome?

Slaves made up a much smaller part of the population in the Han Dynasty than they did in Greece or Rome.

What caused the decline of Athens' golden age?

The decline of Athens in its Golden Age was caused by a long, expensive, and ultimately disastrous war. For thirty years, Athens and its allies waged war against a coalition of Greek powers led by Sparta. After many ups and downs, the Athenians were beaten in 404 B.C.E. Despite brief recurrence of prosperity in later years, the economic and political losses by the Athenians in this war ended its "Golden" period.

How did limited democracy develop in athens?

Democracy happened in Athens when the king got too much power. They moved from a monarchy to an aristocracy and then to a direct democracy.

Characteristics of athenian society?

The Athenian city-state, or polis had several unique characteristics. The Athenian city-state had a strong political center that dealt with international as well as national affairs. Athens was one of the strongest city-states because of it's succession of dynamic leaders including Solon and Pericles.