Athenian Leaders

Question 1

Draco

Answer 1

Known for the creation of severe laws that affected all citizens of Athens

Question 2

Draco

Answer 2

These laws were important because they were written down for all to read

Question 3

Draco

Answer 3

This kept the aristocrats from dictating what was legal

Question 4

Draco

Answer 4

has come to describe something that is cruel and severe

Question 5

Solon

Answer 5

Known for improving economic conditions in Athens

Question 6

Solon

Answer 6

Canceled all land debts and freed indentured servants

Question 7

Solon

Answer 7

Placed limits on the amount of land one person could own

Question 8

Solon

Answer 8

Promoted trade by encouraging fathers to teach their sons a skill

Question 9

Solon

Answer 9

Citizens of all social classes could participate in the government

Question 10

Peisistratus

Answer 10

Divided large estates among landless farmers

Question 11

Peisistratus

Answer 11

Extended citizenship to non- landowners

Question 12

Peisistratus

Answer 12

Provided loans for the poor and jobs to the unemployed through public works projects

Question 13

Cleisthenes

Answer 13

All citizens were equal before the law and were guaranteed freedom of speech

Question 14

Cleisthenes

Answer 14

All citizens were members of the Assembly which served as the Supreme Court

Question 15

Cleisthenes

Answer 15

The court system included a jury of 1001 people with majority rule

Question 16

Cleisthenes

Answer 16

Citizens could ostracize corrupt politicians with 6000 votes for exile