of governance was soon to be changed into a more democratic one‚ by a man whom they would come to respect in time. Solon was the son Execestides‚ a charitable man with great social influence and one who was believed to be descended from an ancient Athenian king named Codrus. Solon grew up to be a virtuous and thoughtful man‚ his values and a sense of justice greatly influenced the way he crafted the laws of Athens and in the way he ruled. At the beginning of his rule Solon came under great pressure
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accused of living in marriage with Stephanos‚ an Athenian citizen. The law prohibiting this states: If an alien lives in marriage with an Athenian woman by any manner or means‚ any Athenian at will who possesses the right is to indict him before the Thesmothetai. If he is convicted‚ both he and his property are to be sold‚ and one-third is to go to the successful prosecutor. The same is to apply if an alien woman lives in marriage with an Athenian man‚ and the man who lives in marriage with the
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The Athenians valued philosophy‚ equality‚ and art. They weren’t afraid to challenge society views‚ which at the time many believed in mythology. Plato was the first to come close to Christianity beliefs by recognizing that invisible things in nature had an order and purpose. Plato inspired Aristotle to conclude that there has to be someone conducting that order‚ what we know as God. They weren’t as dedicated to a strong army as they were to education. During the Peloponnesian War the Pericles persuaded
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Thucydides‚ a known historian during the time‚ described and analyzed the motives of the infamous Peloponnesian War. The war was between two powerful city-states: Athens and Sparta. The conflict arose due to excessive power. The Athenians were optimistic that they were the driving force that led Greece and all of its city-states. Specifically‚ the historian focuses on the funeral oration presented by Pericles. Pericles‚ ironically‚ doesn’t display sorrow but displays comfort and proud of what each
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non-citizens that were either too young or their parents weren’t Athenian. Plus there were 100‚000 free females and 115‚000 slaves” (Document 2). Citizens were expected to respect the laws of Athens and Athens philosophers were no
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world‚ spreading culture and influence‚ however‚ there is contrast is in their systems of government. I hope you have a coffee to keep you up while reading this paper‚ now let me tell you the differences on this paper. In Athens‚ they had a direct democracy meaning that citizens could have a say in government decisions by voting. Not everyone could vote nor produce
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power and Sparta is on land After that Athens began to take power/empire over Greece He didn’t record exactly what happened but recreated them - moments He included his large/general judgements about human nature About human nature Democracy as a form of political regime Theorist who educates our judgement on political questions ie justice Did not imagine any utopian politics Views politics to critically be evaluated What significance does Thucydides have in theoretical level
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while the Han Empires stretches to over 2400 miles long. Just their differences in size show how the Empires would have developed differently Since Athens is smaller the people are closer together so therefore it would have been easier to develop democracy there while everyone in Han China is more spread out. Therefore‚ Hans China would have be more difficult to govern if each citizen had a say in the government. The author of the maps is trying to show that The Han Empire was very different in size
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devoted friends‚ and pupils like Crito. Plato was one of Socrates’ students‚ and he is considered to be most brilliant student of Socrates. In fact‚ Plato is the major source of knowledge about Socrates’ life. Socrates questioned and cross-examined Athenians about their moral‚ religious‚ and political beliefs. People found it difficult to understand him. His habits were strange‚ and his arguments were hard to understand. Socrates created a revolution in Greek philosophy. Plato portrayed this revolution
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Pericles and why is he important to Greece? Author: Mrs. Lori Miller Class/Grade Level: Social Studies/6th grade CT Standards: SS6S2C2PO7— Describe the development of the following types of government and citizenship in ancient Greece and Rome • democracy • republics/ empires SS6S3C4PO3— Describe the importance of citizens being actively involved in the democratic process. (e.g.‚ voting‚ student government‚ involvement in political decision making‚ analyzing issues‚ or petitioning public officials)
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