🏛️ History · Ancient Greece & Rome
Athenian Democracy
Understand that Athens invented democracy — a system where free male citizens gathered in an Assembly to debate and vote on important decisions for the city — but that women, enslaved people, and foreigners were not allowed to vote
Typical age: 7–9 years
“Could your child explain that democracy — people voting on decisions — was invented in ancient Athens, but that not everyone was allowed to take part?”
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