Parthenon

Greek Civilizations

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  • Period: 400 to

    Sparta

  • Cleisthenes
    500

    Cleisthenes

    Around 500 B.C., the Athenian leader Cleisthenes introduced further reforms. The reforms of Cleisthenes allowed Athenian citizens to participate in a limited democracy.
  • Army
    Jan 1, 600

    Army

    From around 600 until 371 B.C., Sparta had the most powerful army in Greece.
  • Period: Jan 1, 600 to

    Athens

  • Draco's Code
    Jan 1, 621

    Draco's Code

    In 621 B.C., Draco developed a legal code based on the idea that all Athenians, rich and poor, were equal under the law.
  • Messenians Revolt
    Jan 1, 650

    Messenians Revolt

    In about 650 B.C., the Messenian's, resentful of the Spartans' harsh rule, revolted.
  • Conquest of Messenia
    Jan 1, 725

    Conquest of Messenia

    Around 725 B.C., Sparta conquered the neighboring region of Messenia and took over the land.
  • Democratic Reforms

    Democratic Reforms

    More far-reaching democratic reforms were introduced by Solon, who came to power in 594 B.C.