The History of Athens and Greek City-States

The history of Athens was similar to that of other Greek city-states.

• True

• False

By about 600 B.C., most of the farmers in Athens owed money to the ______ (members of a high-ranking social class).

• nobles

• slaves

• merchants

• farmers

In order to repay the money they owed, some farmers had to sell themselves into ______ to pay their debts.

• slavery

• freedom

• business

• education

What does 'to rebel' mean in this context?

• To pay off debts

• To rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler

• To become nobles

• To farm more land

Who did the nobles turn to for leadership?

Nobles worked to make some changes.

• True

• False

What did Solon do? Solon ended _______ debts and freed those who were enslaved.

• farmer's

• merchant's

• soldier's

• artisan's

What did Solon do? Fill in the blank: Solon opened the assembly (responsible for passing laws written by a council of 400 wealthy citizens) and all law courts to all _______ citizens.

Who liked Solon's reforms?

• Common people

• Wealthy people

• No one

• Only the king

Some Athenians were still unhappy after Solon's reforms.

• True

• False