Athens Democracy Forum

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/athens-democracy-forum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Athens Democracy Forum built?2012
2. What is the event type?Annual international forum dedicated to the advancement and resilience of democratic systems
3. What is the location?Athens, Greece
4. When and where does the Athens Democracy Forum happen?It takes place every year in Athens, Greece, on the same day as the UN International Day of Democracy.
5. Why was the Athens Democracy Forum started?It was created in 2012 to help countries face problems that threaten democracy, like inequality, climate change, and new technology.

Democratic Resilience: The capacity of democratic systems to withstand and recover from internal and external shocks and stresses.
Multilateral Governance: The coordination and cooperation of multiple nations to address shared global challenges and maintain international order.
Technological Innovation: The development and application of new technologies, which can present both opportunities and challenges for democratic processes.