Athenian Government Changes: Peisistratos and Tyranny

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Who was the famous government official in Athens known for his leadership in democracy?

Pericles

Which leader allowed Athenians to keep their democracy but with his final approval on all laws?

Philip

What was the form of government in Athens after it was conquered by Macedonia in 338 BCE?

Monarchy

Which leader completely abolished democracy in Athens during the 320s BCE?

Alexander

Who is known for introducing the practice of paying citizens who served in public office and on juries in Athens?

Pericles

What type of democracy did Athens in ancient Greece use?

Direct democracy

In what year did Pericles die while still serving as an elected leader in Athens?

429 BCE

Which leader played a significant role in believing that democracy made Athens superior to other city-states in ancient Greece?

Pericles

Learn about the changes in the Athenian government under Peisistratos, an aristocrat who overthrew the oligarchy and established a tyranny in 546 BCE. Explore the transition from aristocracy to tyranny and understand the implications of this shift in governance.

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