HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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The council controlled the work of the assembly
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People were paid to take part in government
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The city-state’s population was small
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Free people could vote and hold office
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Detailed explanation-1: -In Athens and Attica, there were at least 150, 000 Athenians, around 50, 000 aliens, and more than 100, 000 slaves. Approximately 8, 000 Spartiates (adult male citizens) ruled over a population of 100, 000 enslaved and semi-enslaved people.
Detailed explanation-2: -All citizens in Athens could participate directly in the government. We call this form of government a direct democracy. It is called direct democracy because each person’s decision directly affects the outcome of a vote. In Athens, citizens gathered together to discuss issues and vote on them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Athens. Athens emerged as the dominant economic power in Greece around the late sixth century BCE, its power and wealth was further bolstered by the discovery of silver in the neighboring mountains. Athens was at the center of an efficient trading system with other Greek city states.
Detailed explanation-4: -The current metro area population of Athens in 2023 is 3, 154, 000, a 0% increase from 2022. The metro area population of Athens in 2022 was 3, 154, 000, a 0.03% increase from 2021. The metro area population of Athens in 2021 was 3, 153, 000, a 0% increase from 2020.