There have been many serious droughts in Australia in the last 200 years. The 1895â1903 drought lasted eight years and caused the death of half of Australia's sheep and forty per cent of its cattle. The 1963â68 drought caused a forty per cent reduction in wheat crops across Australia.
The main reason why direct democracy worked for the ancient Greek city of Athens was because Athens had literate citizens but there were other reasons. This question is archived.
The Ancient Greeks may be most famous for their ideas and philosophies on government and politics. It was in Greece, and particularly Athens, that democracy was first conceived and used as a primary form of government.The Greek City-State.Ancient Greece was made up of city-states. A city-state was a major city and the surrounding areas.istory Ancient Greece. 1  Democracy-A government ruled by the people, or assembly. 2  Officials and leaders were elected and all citizens had a say. 3  Monarchy-A single ruler like a king. 4  In Athens this ruler was called a Tyrant.