Question

question 12
how did solon reform the athenian economy as sole archon in 594 bce?

he outlawed human collateral.

he created the council of five hundred to run the state.

he eliminated the power of the aristocracy.

he carried out land redistribution.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Solon's economic reforms included outlawing human collateral (debt slavery), which was a key economic reform to help Athenians in debt.
• Option 2: The Council of Five Hundred was created later, not by Solon.
• Option 3: Solon did not eliminate aristocracy's power, he tried to balance power.
• Option 4: Solon did not carry out land redistribution; that was more associated with later reforms or other figures.

So the correct option is the one about outlawing human collateral.

Answer:

A. He outlawed human collateral.