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Greece and Athens



Around 2500 years ago, the people of Athens set up a form of government, which was called a democracy, which lasted for about 200 years.All free men over the age of 30 were recognised as full citizens.There was an assembly that met at least 40 times a year to decide on important matters. All citizens could attend these meetings.Appointments for many positions were made through lottery. All those who wanted to be chosen gave in their names, and then some were selected through lottery.Citizens were expected to serve in the army and the navy. However, women were not considered citizens. Also, many foreigners, who lived and worked in Athens as merchants and crafts persons did not have rights as citizens.Besides, there were several thousand slaves in Athens, who worked in mines, fields, households and workshops. They too were not treated as citizens.

 

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