Athens: The Birth of Democracy
The evolution of government from monarchy to direct democracy under leaders like Pericles.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Council of 500 ensure participation from all citizens?
- 2In what ways was Athenian democracy limited?
- 3What role did the Assembly play in daily decision-making?
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