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Period: 100 to Oct 15, 1000
Greek Civilizations
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371
Sparta: The Sparta's defeat 371 B.C
The Spartan were defeated by Thebes at the Battle of Leuctra, and their empire went into a long period of decline. -
500
Athen: Further reforms by Cleisthenes 500 B.C
Athenian leader Cleistheenes broke up the power of the nobility by basing the ten groups on where they lived rather than wealth. -
Oct 17, 621
Athen: Draco's Code 621 B.C
Draco developed a legal code based on the ideas that all Athenians, rich and poor, were equal under the law.He allowed all citizens to submit laws for debate and passsage. Then, he created the Council of FIve Hundred.It proposed laws and counseled the assembly.Councils members were chosen by lot or random. It allowed Athenian citizen to participate in a limted democracy.Citizenship was limited to small numbers of Athenians. Free adult males born in Athens were considered citizens. -
Nov 18, 650
Sparta: Messenians Revolt 650 B.C
The Messenians were resentful of the Spartans' harsh rule and decided to revolt. -
Dec 14, 725
Sparta dominates Messenians 725 B.C
Sparta conquered the neighboring region of Messenia and took over the land. -
Athen: Solon reform in democracy 594 B.C
Solon introduced democratic reforms. Stating that no citizen should own another citizen meaning Soloin outlawed debt slavery.All Athenian citizens were organized into four socila classes according to wealth. Only members of the top three class chould hold political office. All citizens could participate in the Athenian assembly. Legal concept was created by Solon. Any citizen would bring charges against wrongdoers.