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In ancient Athens, elders, or "gerousia," played a crucial role in governance and society. They were typically respected citizens, often older men, who advised on political matters, presided over legal cases, and provided counsel to the assembly. Their wisdom and experience were valued in decision-making processes, particularly in matters of state and community welfare. Additionally, they served as guardians of tradition and moral standards within Athenian society.
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Did Athens or Sparta have the Council of Elders?
Sparta was an aristocracy that had a Council of Elders. Athens was a democracy. It had a council too, of 500 men over 30 years old.
What state had trial by jury Athens or Sparta?
Athens. In Sparta, cases were judged by a council of elders, the Gerousia.
Who were the people that made government dicision in ancient Athens?
They ended up having a democracy in Athens and an assembly voted on laws suggested by the 50 people in the council of elders.
Which had two kings Sparta or Athens?
Sparta had two kings, a council of elders made of 28 citizens, and an assembly of all male citizens over age 30.
Can you give me examples of a headline using elders?
Elders in History Elders Today Elders in Need
What is the possessive form of elders?
Oh, dude, it's elders'! Like, you just add an apostrophe after the 's' when you're talking about something belonging to a group of elders. So, if you're talking about the elders' wisdom or the elders' meeting, that's how you show possession. Easy peasy!
What is the plural possessive for policeman?
Policemen's
What is the collective noun of elders?
There is no specific collective noun for elders, in which case a noun that is appropriate for the situation is used; for example a council of elders, a committee of elders, a meeting of elders, etc.
What is the possessive noun form for the generosity of the elders?
The possessive form is the elders' generosity.
Why was the aristocratic council of elders called the Council of the Areopagus?
It was so named from the "hill" on which they met.Areopagus - a hill to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court
Why was the aristocratic council of elders called the council of areopagus?
It was so named from the "hill" on which they met.Areopagus - a hill to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court
Can sims have kids when they are elders?
Male elders can get younger Sims pregnant, female elders can not get pregnant.
