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Solon, An aristocrat and an important figure in the history of democracy came to be a much respected man to the Athenian empire where he led, inspired and encouraged the Athenians in the battle of Salamis. Putting Solon's military success to the side, he was also well known for his political views and wisdom. A large amount of Solon's poems are based around the perception of justice and the evolving politics in the city state of Athens which was a significant occasion in the early 6th century. Once becoming Archon in 594/3 BCE, Solon gained the name Solon the Lawgiver due to his reformation of Athenian politics.
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What was Solon's occupation?
Solon was a statesman and poet from Greece that was born around 640 B.C.E. He is known as the law-giver of Athens after he developed a code of law that became the basis for Athenian democracy.
Who was the tyrant disliked for passing a debt slave law in aceient Greece?
Solon
Did Solon's law enable all free men living in Athens to becomebaristocrats?
Yes it did
When did solon reform Athens laws and society?
In 494 BCE he was appointed to avert an impending civil war between the large landowners and the small farmers. He didn't reform law and society - made some very modest changes, trying to please both sides, abolishing debt slavery and introducing an assembly of the propertied classes. It had limited success, and 30 years later the majority appointed a tyrant to limit the power of the rich and govern for the majority. The tyrants came into disfavour, and 80 years after Solon, Cleisthenes established a limited democracy, following Sparta's successful example.
Did Solon establish a law which enslaved people in debt?
This is true.
Did Solon establish a law which prohibited enslaving people in debt?
This is true.
Solon established a law which prohibited enslaving people in debt true or false?
false
The law-making power in classical Athens was in the hands of?
The law-making power in classical Athens was in the hands of _____.
Is it true or false that The law-making assembly in Athens consisted of a group of 1000 free adult males?
False. Two of the most famous law givers were Draco and Solon. The law givers were not kings they were appointed to write the laws and then issue these for the peoples courts. Juries would frequently have 400 plus males sitting on criminal cases and 150 to 250 for civil cases.
Why should you remember solon in history?
solon was remembered for saving/freeing slaves and canceling all the farmers and slave's debts.only one male citizen to be included in assemblies and law courts.
Why was Solon important?
Solon was important because he canceled all the farmers' debts and freed all the slaves. He allowed only the male citizens to be included in assemblies and law courts. Hope that helped!! :D
What does mother do for work in The Giver?
law and justice worker
