Athenian Leaders 2

Question 1

● Known for the creation of severe laws that affected all citizens of Athens
● These laws were important because they were written down for all to read
● This kept the aristocrats from dictating what was legal
● Today draconian has come to describe something that is cruel and severe

Answer 1

Draco

Question 2

● Known for improving economic conditions in Athens
● Canceled all land debts and freed indentured servants
● Placed limits on the amount of land one person could own
● Promoted trade by encouraging fathers to teach their sons a skill
● Citizens of all social classes could participate in the government

Answer 2

Solon

Question 3

● Divided large estates among landless farmers
● Extended citizenship to non- landowners
● Provided loans for the poor and jobs to the unemployed through public works projects

Answer 3

Peisistratus

Question 4

● All citizens were equal before the law and were guaranteed freedom of speech
● All citizens were members of the Assembly which served as the Supreme Court
● The court system included a jury of 1001 people with majority rule
● Citizens could ostracize corrupt politicians with 6000 votes for exile

Answer 4

Cleisthenes