Eisphora

Definition

A special contribution levied on wealthy Athenians and metics to help pay for war.

Used by OCR

Paper 5

When the cost of war rose, Athens could levy the eisphora, a special contribution collected from the wealthy to help pay for the war.
Revise: Athenian Military Organisation, Recruitment and Funding

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GCSE Classics · key term

A special contribution levied on wealthy Athenians and metics to help pay for war.

Used by OCR

Paper 5

When the cost of war rose, Athens could levy the eisphora, a special contribution collected from the wealthy to help pay for the war.
Revise: Athenian Military Organisation, Recruitment and Funding

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