CLAS201 Lecture 5: Lecture 5.docx

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: CLAS201
• Professor: Nicholas Maes

Document Summary

Hippeis (meaning horse riders or cavalry) produced between 300 and 500 bushels. Zeugitae produced between 200 and 300 bushels. Thetes produced less than 200 bushels: as well, solon replaces the areopagus council with the boul as the higher assembly. Consists of all populations except for the thetes. Compared to the areopagus council, it was much more democratic there was an equal distribution of all three classes. Archon, basileus, and polemarchus positions were occupied by the hippeis and pentakosimedimnoi: general assembly (heliaea) was created and was open to everyone, even the. The rich got richer and poorer got poorer (or by extension, more children) Rich people keep making more money, and hold even more power. They can then make rules that help them make even more money. Pedieis - lycurgus led the pedieis, referring to the population that resided on the plains. These landowners could grow grain, giving them leverage during the food shortage.