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What type of government did ancient Greece practice?
Democracy in ancient Greece served as one of the first forms of self-rule government in the ancient world. The system and ideas employed by the ancient Greeks had profound influences on how democracy developed, and its impact on the formation of the U.S. government.
What types of governments did the Greek city-states have?
In this chapter, you will explore the four forms of government that developed in the Greek city-states: monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy.
What type of government did Argos have in ancient Greece?
Argos was ruled by a monarchy, or ruled by a single ruler. Argos was most powerful in the 7th century B.C, under the rule of King Pheidon.
Why did the farmers merchants and artisans have no say in running the polis?
C., owners of small farms began to demand changes in the power structure. Merchants and artisans also wanted to share in governing. Both groups had become very wealthy from the trade between city-states. Because they did not own land, however, they were not citizens and had no say in running the polis.
Was Argos a democracy?
Democracy in Classical Argos Argos was a democracy for most of the classical period, with only a brief hiatus between 418 and 416. Democracy was first established after a disastrous defeat by the Spartans at the Battle of Sepeia in 494.
What was Argos known for in ancient Greece?
Argos was famous for its horses. One of the legends of Argos was that of the famed Medusa-slayer Perseus, who flew on the winged horse Pegasus in his defeat of a sea monster. A large city-state by ancient Greek standards, Argos became known as a center of culture and industry.
What caused farmers and merchants to become frustrated with city state governments?
As the Greek city-states grew, nobles seized power from kings. But, owners of small farms resented their rule because when the farmers had borrowed money from the nobles to buy land, many of them could not repay their loans.
What are 3 differences between Greece and Persia?
Greece was made up of independent city-states who had different types of government. Sparta was ruled by an oligarchy whereas Athens was a democracy. Persians had the king, aristocrats, and free citizens. Athenian social structure was made up of slaves, citizens and soldiers, scholars, priests, and politicians.
What kind of government did the Athenians have?
Athens in the 5th to 4th century BCE had an extraordinary system of government: democracy. Under this system, all male citizens had equal political rights, freedom of speech, and the opportunity to participate directly in the political arena.
How often did the Athenian General Assembly meet?
The assembly met at least once a month, more likely two or three times, on the Pnyx hill in a dedicated space which could accommodate around 6000 citizens. Any citizen could speak to the assembly and vote on decisions by simply holding up their hands.
Who are the skilled artisans in the family trade?
Skilled artisans such as wheelwrights, glassmakers, winemakers, tailors, and druggists, began craft guilds. How were craft guilds organized? Both husband and wife worked at the family trade. In a few crafts, especially for cloth making, women formed the majority.