U3 AOS1 - Reforms and reformers of Athenian democracy Flashcards
When were Solon’s reforms created?
594 BCE
What did Solon’s reforms achieve?
Leadership was given based on wealth, as opposed to blood as of past.
All debt’s were cancelled - the “shaking off of burdens”
All free men had a role in govt even if limited.
What did Plutarch say Solon “freed the people” from?
“freed the people from their contracts” (Plutarch)
Although Solon’s reforms were not democracy, what did Paul Cartledge say the reforms were?
“[solon’s reforms] were a crucial step towards Athenian democracy” (Cartledge)
What did Demosthenes say that Solon created/started?
“a golden age” (Demosthenes)
When was Peisistratus tyrant?
546 - 527 BCE (19 years)
What did Peisistratus do to the constitution?
Nothing!
Peisistratus’ stable leadership of “Athens was both prosperous and politically stable” (Thorley)
What did Aristotle say Peisistratus maintained?
“…maintaining existing offices while providing stability” (Aristotle)
When were Cleisthenes’ reforms created?
508 BCE
What is Cleisthenes considered as the father of?
Athenian democracy.
“Cleisthenes’ reforms broke the power of aristocratic families.” (J. Ober)
According to Herotodus, “He [Cleisthenes] enlisted the common people into…”
Finish the quote.
“…into his association of supporters.” (Herotodus)
When were Ephialtes’ reforms adopted?
461 BCE
What did Ephialites do to “the power of the aeropagus” according to Aristotle?
He “diminished the power of the aeropagus,” (Aristotle)
Where was the power of the aeropagus transferred to according to Aristotle?
“transferring them to the boule, the assembly, & the popular courts.” (Aristotle)
