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Period: 400 to
Sparta
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500
Cleisthenes
Around 500 B.C., the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced further reforms. The reforms of Cleisthenes allowed Athenian citizens to participate in a limited democracy. -
Jan 1, 600
Army
From around 600 until 371 B.C., Sparta had the most powerful army in Greece. -
Period: Jan 1, 600 to
Athens
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Jan 1, 621
Draco's Code
In 621 B.C., Draco developed a legal code based on the idea that all Athenians, rich and poor, were equal under the law. -
Jan 1, 650
Messenians Revolt
In about 650 B.C., the Messenian's, resentful of the Spartans' harsh rule, revolted. -
Jan 1, 725
Conquest of Messenia
Around 725 B.C., Sparta conquered the neighboring region of Messenia and took over the land. -
Democratic Reforms
More far-reaching democratic reforms were introduced by Solon, who came to power in 594 B.C.
