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Ancient Greece and Egypt
Ancient Greece “The Rule of Law” Taxation: indirect taxes Trade was very important Athens
Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea Known for intelligence, art, and architecture Developed Democracy around 500BCE
Before democracy only men had a vote After the development of democracy everyone had a vote
Ancient Greece Had slaves
More for wealthy familiesNo legal rights
Ancient Greece Sparta
Near Eyrotas River Known for strength Warriors Men and women Had slaves but not as many Lifestyle= tough
Ancient Egypt Located along the Nile Pharaohs ruled Egypt Agriculture was important Military
Men Honorable Given money and tax free land
Ancient Egypt Personal taxation
Taxes on goods Taxes on land
Slavery Kept for a certain amount of time Prisoners of war or traded by slave merchants Debt birth
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