HIS 220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Harmodius And Aristogeiton, Spartan Constitution, Theogony
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Who: created many reforms, established the military, and worked toward achieving the spartan virtues of equality, military fitness, and austerity. When: 7th century bc, though many scholars wonder if he ever lived at all. Importance: he was responsible for the spartan constitution that set up sparta as a militaristic state. He requested the people of athens to be their lawgiver of the city-state. When: 7th century bc, 650 600 bc. Importance: was the first lawmaker in athens who created a new system of law that replaced oral law and blood feud with a written code. Who: an aristocrat who created many reforms to the previous law code to try and counter the political, economic, and moral decline. When: 638 558 bc archaic period. Importance: he reformed the laws and made it a more democratic society. He is credited for laying the foundations for athenian democracy. He gets rid of slavery and forbids procuring loans using your body as a collateral.
