From tyranny to democracy at Athens - Ancient Mediterranean History Midterm

History 4a at UC Berkeley Midterm

Peisistratus

tyrant in the 6th century and he passes power to his sons, comparatively late as a development of tyranny, 546-510 BCE

When Peisistratus’ sons are overthrown there is a

rejuvenation of Athens and returns to a voting system

Cleisthenes (508/7 BCE)

gave a series of reforms that brought demokratia or democracy (this democracy does not include women, children, and slaves)

three key institutions

Assembly, Jury-Courts, Council of 500

from 451 onward people were paid to

participate in the democracy of Athens