What were contributions Cleisthenes or Solon made to the development of Athens?

Question

Choose all that are correct.

Responses

ended the practice of enslaving debtors

ended the practice of enslaving debtors

ensured representation of all citizens in the government

ensured representation of all citizens in the government

granted political rights to noblewomen

granted political rights to noblewomen

Answer 1

The correct contributions made by Cleisthenes or Solon to the development of Athens are:

1. Ended the practice of enslaving debtors - This was a significant reform initiated by Solon, who introduced laws that alleviated the burdens of debt on citizens.

2. Ensured representation of all citizens in the government - Cleisthenes is known for implementing reforms that expanded the political system and ensured a greater representation of citizens through the establishment of the Council of Five Hundred and the introduction of the concept of "demokratia" (rule by the people).

The option granted political rights to noblewomen is not a correct contribution for either Solon or Cleisthenes, as women in ancient Athens did not have political rights.

Therefore, the correct responses are:

• ended the practice of enslaving debtors
• ensured representation of all citizens in the government