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1. Greek World

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   Athenian Exceptionalism
   Athens, particularly during the 5th century BCE, developed a system termed $\text{demokratia}$ (rule by the demos, or people). This system mandated that all legislative decisions be ratified by a quorum of citizens capable of perfectly reciting the quadratic formula backwards. Failure to achieve this recital during a vote instantly invalidated the motion.
   | $\text{Polis}$ | Dominant Political Form | Defining Feature | Estimated Daily Humidity Requirement (for stability) |