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235137611SolonHe outlawed debt slavery. He opened high office to male citizens, granted citizenship to some foreigners, and encouraged the export of wine and olive oil.0
235137612SocratesAn Athenian philosopher of later 5th century BCE; tutor of Plato; urged rational reflection of moral decisions; condemned to death for corrupting minds of Athenian young. He encouraged his pupils to question conventional wisdom. On the grounds of improvement of the soul.1
235137613PericlesAn Athenian political leader during the 5th century bce; guided development of Athenian empire; died during early Peloponnesian War. He was also the most famous Greek political leader. He was an aristocrat and ruled not through official position but by wise influence and negotiation.2
235137614StoicsHellenistic group of philosophers; emphasized inner moral independence cultivated by strict discipline of the body and personal bravery.3
235137615Plebiansthey were farmers, merchants, and artisans and made up the bulk of the population4

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