Which ancient society is considered to be the foundation of democracy?

The word comes from demos, "common people" and kratos, "strength". Led by Cleisthenes, Athenians established what is generally held as the first democracy in 508–507 BC. Cleisthenes is referred to as "the father of Athenian democracy."

Explanation:

By dividing a continental region into different areas, geographers are able to compare these areas and determine how they are different from each other and how they work together as a whole system. This allows geographers to piece together smaller bits of information to create a larger understanding of the patterns, both human and physical, that exist on the surface of the Earth.