Greece and Rome Terms Flashcards

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235137611	Solon	He 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
235137612	Socrates	An 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
235137613	Pericles	An 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
235137614	Stoics	Hellenistic group of philosophers; emphasized inner moral independence cultivated by strict discipline of the body and personal bravery.	3
235137615	Plebians	they were farmers, merchants, and artisans and made up the bulk of the population	4