Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy. In the 5th century BCE, it developed a system of direct democracy where citizens could participate in decision-making and governance. This system was distinct from the oligarchic and militaristic structures of other city-states like Sparta and Thebes. Athens' democratic innovations laid the groundwork for modern democratic systems.
Athens Greece was the birthplace of democracy.
Athens Greece was the birthplace of democracy.
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Athens was the birthplace of democracy.
Yes, ancient Athens was actually the birthplace of democracy.
It was Athens, in ancient Greece. Democracy was limited to citizens (excluding women and slaves) and not everyone who lived there had the right to vote. Nevertheless, Athens practiced the first form of democracy anywhere.
The home of the famous philosopher, Socrates, and also the birthplace of democracy was ancient Athens. Located in the southeastern portion of mainland Greece in the eastern portion of the Mediterranean Basin, Athens enjoyed a Golden (or, Classical) period in which both Socrates and democracy were born. On both counts, civilization has been profoundly influenced -- and is likely to continue to be influenced.
Western civilization, you 'napper!
Why is Athens considered the birthplace of modern democracy
Well, the idea of democracy was introduced by Cleisthenes in 508 BC when he overthrew the aristocracies in Athens. I wouldn't say it was discovered in ancient Athens. It will sound better if you say Athens was the birthplace of democracy.
Athens was the birthplace of democracy. When Philip the 2nd conquered Greece, Athens was still making its own laws but was supervised. Eventually their democracy was ended and never really began again.