Greek Civilizations

  • 500

    Cleisthenes Introduced Further Reforms

    Cleisthenes Introduced Further Reforms
    Athens: 500 B.C. The Athenian leader Cleisthenes organized Athenian citizens into ten groups based on where theuy lived rather than their wealth. Citizens were also able to submit laws for debate and passage Cleisthenes created the Council of Five Hundred which proposed laws and councled the assembly
  • Oct 15, 600

    Sparta had the most powerful army in Greece

    Sparta had the most powerful army in Greece
    From 600 until 371 B.C. Sparta had the most powerful army in Greece.
  • Oct 15, 621

    Draco's Code

    Draco's Code
    Athens: 621 B.C. Draco developed an idea that all Athenians were equal under the law of a legalcode.
  • Oct 15, 650

    The Messenians Revolt

    The Messenians Revolt
    650 B.C.
  • Oct 15, 725

    Sparta Conquered Messenia

    Sparta Conquered Messenia
    725 B.C. Sparta conquered the neighboring region of Messenia and took over the land.
  • Solon's Power

    Solon's Power
    Ahens: 594 B.C. Solon came to power and outlawed debt slavery. He organized the Athens into four social classes according to wealth.