Question

Match each Athenian leader with the description of his reign.

Answer 1

1. Peisistratus: swept in and took control to prevent anarchy, was a despot.
2. Cleisthenes: given dictatorial power in an effort to make peace among all citizens.
3. Solon: advanced democracy, reformed the Assembly.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the following.

The correct matches are:

Peisistratus - swept in and took control to prevent anarchy, was a despot.

Cleisthenes - given dictatorial power in an effort to make peace among citizens.

Solon - advanced democracy, reformed the Assembly.

Peisistratus was a Greek tyrann that unificated Attica in ancient Athens. He used the force to maintain peace, ended with the anarchy of the time, disarmed citizens, and created a mercenary army.

Cleisthenes reformed the constitutions of Athens and created the concept of democracy in Greece. He reformed the government of Athens and establish peace in the city.

Solon was a politician in ancient Athens that fought against the injustice in the enforcement of the law. He promoted democracy with his ideas and was known for his patriotic ideals.