Some had many revolutions in which one kind of government replaced another.

Monarchies in ancient Greece were not absolute because there was usually a council of older citizens (the senate, or in Macedonia the congress) who gave advice to the King. These men were not elected or chosen in a lottery like they were in the democratic city-states.

Women, slaves and (usually) residents born elsewhere, did not have the right to vote.

Women were not citizens in Athens, but in Sparta they were

The number of Greeks grew and soon they could not grow enough food for all the people. When this happened, a city would send people off to start a new city, known as a colony.

The men came to a place in the center of the city and decided what to do. It was the first place in the world where the people decided what their country should do.

Every year, Athenian citizens elected eight generals who led them in war.

Men, if not working, fighting or discussing politics, could, at festival times, go to Ancient Greek theatre to watch dramas, comedies or tragedies.

The sports included running, javelin throwing, discus throwing and wrestling. The Games were unusual, because the athletes could come from any Greek city.

The famous Olympic games were held at Olympia every four years.

hey were trained in the same events as boys, because Spartans believed that strong women would produce strong future warriors

Their girl athletes were unmarried and competed nude or wearing short dresses