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Did the Democracy in Athens reached its height under the rule of a brilliant elected leader named Cleisthenes?
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What was Cleisthenes known for?
Cleisthenes was important because he was known as the reformer of the constitution of Athens. He also began to point Athens in the way of becoming a democracy. He is known as "the father of Athenian democracy."
Which Greek city state is renowned for having established rule by the people?
Athens
What is the Difference between cleisthenes and peisistratus?
Cleisthenes and Peisistratus were both significant figures in ancient Athens, but they had different impacts on the political landscape. Cleisthenes, often called the "Father of Athenian Democracy," implemented reforms around 508-507 BCE that established the foundations of democratic governance, promoting citizen participation and reorganizing the political structure. In contrast, Peisistratus, a tyrant who ruled in the 6th century BCE, focused on consolidating power and promoting economic prosperity through public works and fostering the arts, but he did not democratize the political system in the same way Cleisthenes did. While Cleisthenes championed democratic ideals, Peisistratus represented a more autocratic rule.
How was Athens considered an oligarchy at one point?
Until Cleisthenes set up a democracy in 508 BCE, the aristocratic Council on the Areopagus ruled the city. This Council was an oligarchy which means 'rule by the few' (a monarchy = rule by one, a democracy = people power).
Is true that under Peisistratus rule Athens developed the worlds first democracy?
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Under whose rule did Athens develop the world's first democracy?
Obviously under the rule of the people if it was a democracy.The transition from Tyranny to democracy began in 508 BCE when the leader was Cleisthenes. The city then slipped back into oligarchy during the Persian War as the aristocratic Council of the Areopagus led the resistance and therefore they wielded the power. This was broken in 461 BCE by the democratic leader Ephialtes, and after his assassination democratic leadership devolved to Pericles, who guided Athens' to a radical form of direct democracy where the citizens met fortnightly and directed political activity.
How long was Cleisthenes rule?
he ruled from 502 B.C. to 490 B.C.
Who was the Athenian leader who established rule by assembly and people's courts and juries?
Begun by Cleisthenes 508 BCE, revived by Ephialtes 460 BC, extended by his deputy Pericles after Ephialtes was murdered for doing it.
Originally Athens was ruled by tyrants. Later Solon changed laws Athens' council would be elected by merit not birthright. Eventually Cleisthenes introduced the concept of a(n) of all the free male ci?
Eventually, Cleisthenes introduced the concept of democracy, allowing all free male citizens to participate in decision-making. This marked a significant shift from aristocratic rule to a system where citizens could vote on laws and policies, fostering greater political engagement and equality. Cleisthenes' reforms laid the foundation for the democratic principles that would influence later political systems.
What was a major accomplishment of cleisthenes?
A major accomplishment of the Cleisthenes was that as before ,all the male citizens could participate in the assembly and vote on laws. Assembly members could now discuss issues freely, hear legal and appoint army officals.
When Sparta defeated Athens in 405 BC where did Sparta rule from?
Sparta did't try to rule Athens. Having dismantled Athens' war power by destroying its fleet, it left Athens to sort itself out (though it did make one inefectual intervention to try to force stability). Athens eventually re-established democracy and began to engage in the usual ongoing warfare amongst the Greek city-states on varying sides as self-interest dictated.
