Place
This was the city-state where Lycurgus established his famous constitution.
What is Sparta?
These were the slaves owned by the Spartan state.
Who were the helots?
This was the social class Solon was born into.
What is the aristocratic/rich/high/merchant class?
Sometimes referred to as "draconian", Solon abolished these laws that were seen as cruel and unfair.
What are Draco's Laws?
Picked from this group of people, they were forced to drink wine in front of young men to show them the harmful effects of alcohol.
Who were the helots?
To equalize the classes of people in Athens, Solon abolished this.
What are debts?
This type of government is ruled by an elite few.
What is an oligarchy?
According to Lycurgus' reforms, elders had to be this age in order to serve.
What is over 60 years old?
These five men oversaw the Spartan government and could veto any decision of the assembly.
Who were the ephors?
Name three main aspects of Lycurgus' reforms.
1) government structure
2) redistribution of land
3) common messes