WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following types of government did Athens have FIRST?
A
Oligarchy
B
Democracy
C
Tyranny
D
Monarchy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Before the Athenian democracy, the tyrants, and the Archons, the city-state of Athens was ruled by kings.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Athenians set up a democratic form of government around 2500 years ago and this lasted for around 200 years. All men over the age of 30 were recognised as full citizens. They held assemblies to decide and debate about issues. However, foreigners and women were not considered as citizens.

Detailed explanation-3: -Democracy in ancient Greece served as one of the first forms of self-rule government in the ancient world.

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