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PBS

Cleisthenes, the Athenian Reformer

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Cleisthenes, the Athenian statesman who helped reform and revitalize the political system of Athens is profiled in this article.
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Other

Aristocrats and the Coming of Athenian Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a lengthy, detailed examination of the history of democracy and its beginnings in Athens.
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City University of New York

Athenian Daily Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site explores all aspects of daily life in ancient Athens. Discusses the agora, politics, domestic life, warfare, and education. Also has a lengthy bibliography for further study.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Pericles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives an extensive discussion on the important acts and achievements of Pericles.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Athenian Court and American Court System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A curriculum unit that examines Solon's reforms to the laws of Athens, the American court system, and then has students compare the two court systems.
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PBS

Pbs: Pisistratus the Tyrant

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a description of the positive gains made by Athens during the rule of Pisistratus, including the increase in production of olive and the first Panathenaic games.
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Other

The Persians

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of nice notes on the Persian Wars. The author gives background information on both sides, causes, events and people, plus results.
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California State University

California State University: The Ephors of Sparta

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of citizens who served as Ephors in the government of ancient Sparta is provided in this chart. Contains the time they served as well.
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PBS

Pbs: How Pisistratus Took Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the rise to power of Pisistratus, an early Greek tyrant.
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Other

Polis: The City

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site draws on the writings of Aristotle to answer the question: What exactly is a "polis"?