Solon’s Reforms

Question 1

List Solon’s main reforms

Answer 1

Introduced a census to class people into 4 economic classifications, with eligibility for archonship reserved for the top two classes

Set up Ekklesia

Set up council of 400 (boule)

Set up Areopagus

Banned export of grain

Reduce size of Athenian drachma - which aided with its liquidity

Created clear distinction between public and private law