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The word democracy comes from the Greek word demos, which means “the people”. In the classical 5th century Mediterranean world, the Athenian version of democracy was direct, but women, slaves, and non-citizen males had no role in making major decisions. Athens developed the concept civic participation and duty . Athens developed a political system that ultimately shaped subsequent modern world history.

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Unit 1C

Standards:
World History
Civics,
Citizenship, and Government
Democracy Began in Athens Cities of Interest
 
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  • Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World

 

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