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