CLASSICS 2E03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Polis, Helots, Galerius
11 Apr 2016
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Linear b: syllabic script used for mycenaean greek. Greek renaissance: 18th century, growth/development of the 2nd period state-formation. Hoplite: heavy infantryman (type of soldier-certain gear) they were citizen soldiers. Agogo: the process of creating spartan soldiers, important to the spartan army since they were in so many wars. Gerousia: council of elders , they were men with power who made decisions about the laws of the city/country. Solon: an athenian lawmaker, played a big part in changing the ways on athens. Peisistratus: one of the leaders on athens from 546-528 (his death) he built civic community. Cleisthenes: defeated but gains the side of the people and overthrows isagoras. Ionian revolt: 499-493, supported by athenians & eretrians,this lead to the 1st persian war. Salamis: , one of the persian battles, lead to the beginning of the rise to power by athens. Themistocles: one of persian battles, lead to democracy and athenian naval power.
