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What type of government was established in Athens around 508 BCE?
What type of government was established in Athens around 508 BCE?
Who were the powerful individuals who helped remove oligarchs from power in ancient Greece?
Who were the powerful individuals who helped remove oligarchs from power in ancient Greece?
What term was used in ancient Greece to describe a leader who had taken power by overthrowing the previously established government?
What term was used in ancient Greece to describe a leader who had taken power by overthrowing the previously established government?
What fundamental rights were protected by the reforms that developed Athenian democracy?
What fundamental rights were protected by the reforms that developed Athenian democracy?
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What negative connotation does the word 'tyrant' have in modern times?
What negative connotation does the word 'tyrant' have in modern times?
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How were most city-states in ancient Greece governed during the Mycenaean period?
How were most city-states in ancient Greece governed during the Mycenaean period?
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What is the meaning of 'monarchy' in the context of ancient Greek governance?
What is the meaning of 'monarchy' in the context of ancient Greek governance?
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Why were ancient Greek city-states like Athens and Sparta considered independent entities?
Why were ancient Greek city-states like Athens and Sparta considered independent entities?
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What term describes the passing of power from one generation to the next in ancient Greek monarchy?
What term describes the passing of power from one generation to the next in ancient Greek monarchy?
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Which social class often provided advisors and officials to assist the kings in ancient Greek city-states?
Which social class often provided advisors and officials to assist the kings in ancient Greek city-states?
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