Hist CHP 6: Part 1- Athenian Democracy

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How did Solon solve Athens' economic problems? Options: 1. He increased taxation among the aristocrats. 2. He encouraged the Athenians to build an olive oil trade. 3. He changed the qualifications for public office from lineage to wealth. 4. He wiped away all existing debts between Athens and other city-states.

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He encouraged the Athenians to build an olive oil trade.

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How did poor people in Athens manage to get a loan around 590 BCE?

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Through debt slavery.

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After the Bronze Age collapse, most city-states in ancient Greece were governed by _____?

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oligarchies

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In ancient Greek political thought, how is a classical tyrant different from a king?

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A tyrant is elected to his position.

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How did Cleisthenes complete Athens' democratic reformation?

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He transferred most of the power of government from the aristocratic Areopagus to the general assembly.