Government
The Zeu government highly resembles the Athenian government. Our type of government is a democracy. A democracy means all eligible citizens have an equal say in decisions that affect their lives. Our government resembles the Athenian government, for it consists of an assembly, which has all male citizens. They have complete power but must be over 20 years of age. The court system is similar in the fact that it has a very large jury, in which their votes were kept secret. The only difference between the Zeu government and the Athenian government is that our court system used a judge. Zeu also partially resembles the Spartan government, for it has a council of elders. The council of elders had 28 members that were all over 60 years old, and proposed laws to the Assembly (they elected officials and were all over 30 years of age). The government will be mainly set up by the word of the citizens, but main leaders will be Perciles, Plato, Socrates, and Themistocles. Lastly, men will be in control of all important things. This is so, because women were not thought of as equal to as men, therefore, they were not educated in political, or other important topics. This being the case, men will be in charge of Zeu, while women will be in charge of minor issues.
Geography
The Zeu is located in Catania, Sicily. Since Zeu is on an Island, which can easily trade with nations surrounding the island. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, at 25,426 square kilometers. Also, Zeu is located near a river near the western boarder of Catania, which is also good for trade, and it also benefits agricultural purposes. But, at the same time we are also located a short distance from a volcano, Mt. Etna (10,700 ft.). This is good for agricultural purposes, for ashes promote crop growth. MT. Etna contributes to the hills and valleys that cover Sicily. Although the land has many curved edges, it is still fertile for crops, which make s our city state great for agriculture.
Social Classes
Our city state a has similar, but a more specific social class. The total population of The Zeu, Sicily is 200,000 people. Our social class was as followed:
1. Government/Male Upper Class Citizens (1.75%- 3,500 people)
2.) Philosophers/Scribes (2.5%- 5,000 people)
3.) Army/Navy (40%- 80,000 people)
4.) Doctors/Medics (0.5%- 1,000 people)
5.) Suppliers (2.5%- 5,000 people)
6.) Merchants/Traders (2.5%- 5,000 people)
7.) Normal/Lower Class (25%- 50,000 people)
8.) Ethnic Groups (0.25%- 500 people)
9.) Slaves (25%- 50,000people)
With a social class such as ours, we can be a sucessful, powerful city state.
Foreign Affairs
The Zeu is located on an island, Sicily. To be more specific, it is located on the western border of Catania, near a river. By being located in this specific location, Zeu can become a prosperous trading nation, for it can access trade by boat. Zeu has access to islands/countries around the state, and neighboring city states within Sicily. Zeu's view of outside civilizations is to become allies with them. By becoming allies, the nations can help make each other stronger and more powerful. That is why our population is made up of 10,000 merchants, traders and suppliers. The only reason this nation has a colossal army/navy, is in case we are ever under attack and must protect this prosperous land. This city state has a valuable army/navy which is made up of 80,000 people. If needed to, this military can demolish anything in sight that is of harms way. With these two contributes, Zeu can become even more prosperous than before.
Domestic Affairs
Being a citizen of Zeu means that you are an all rounded person. It means that you are smart and strong. The reasoning behind this is that we have 5,000 philosophers and a very strong military of 80,000 people. The Zeu trades with surrounding nations such as Knossos, Crete, Corinth, Athens and Olympia. We ally with Sparta because they have an extremely powerful Military force and they are a threat to us. We have no rivals for we are a pure trading nation therefore we need allies to trade with to become successful. Our army is meant to be used for defensive purposes.
Philosophy/Education
In The Zeu, education is a highly regarded subject. Philosophers are very important in the eyes of the Zeus. That is why Zeu holds 5,000 philosophers. The type of education people recieve is a strong and sold, like the Guilford Public School system. Zeu children recieve education on theatre arts, history, math, astronomy, etc. By giving a good education to the children of Zeu, they can grow up to become sucessful, just as their ancestors. Zeu children must get much knowledge in order to run such a sucessful and prosperous nation. In conclusion, Zeu thinks highly of quality education, and philosophy, for it is one of the key factors of sustaining a nation as powerful as Zeu.
Comparison
The Zeu is more closely aligned with Athens. This is so, because we have a democracy for our government, sucessful sea traders, and a strong naval army, as well as intelligent philosophers. First of all, our government is a democracy. A democracy is a government in which the people had the power. The citizens of Zeu have power in deciding the government, for we have an assembly, a similar court system, and a concil of elders. (The assembly and council of elders were actually part of Romanian culture, but it was thought that it would benefit our city state). Secondly, Zeu is similar to Athens, for both nations have strong sea trade. Our city state is located on an island., so in order to trade with other nations, we must utilize the sea. Our nation has a total of 5,000 traders to gain necesities for Zeu. With 5,000 traders, and only the sea to use, Zeu is siccesful at trading by sea. Third of all, Zeu has a strong, colossal Naval force, just as the Athens did. Our naval system consists of 80,000 people. This is so, because Zeu, Catania is located on sicily, an island. The only option to defend and or attack other nations is by sea. Therefore, there is a great necesity to have a powerful naval system. Lastly, Zeu, as well as the Athenians, had philosophers. The Athenians had philosophers such as Plato and Socrates. The Zeu Nation has adapted similar philosophers who replicated the work of famous Athenian philosophers, such as the two that were just mentioned. Also, Zeu has 5,000 philosophers out of their total population. With such similar traits to the Athenians, we can conclude that Zeu is more closely aligned with the Athenians.