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9 Cards in this Set

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Democracy
A form of government ran by the people.
Solon
Revised the laws in 590s B.C. that had been previously made.
Tyrant
A strong man who seized the power by force, and claimed to rule for the good of the people.
Cleithenes
Took over Athens. His reforms set up the stage for the Athenian democracy. Created the 10 tribes of Athens.
Direct Democracy
Democracy in which all people vote directly on an issue.
Archon
Served as the chief of state in Athens
Xerxes
Fourth king of kings in Persia.
Pericles
A skilled politician, and public speaker was elected as on of the city's generals in 460s B.C.
Peloponnesian Leauge
This alliance had been formed in 500s B.C. to protect its members. Conflict between Delian and Peloponnesian leagues caused tension known as the Peloponnesian war.