AIM: THE AGE OF PERICLES

DO NOW: HOW DID THE DEMOCRACY OF ATHENS DIFFER FROM THE

DEMOCRACY OF MODERN AMERICA?

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WHO WAS PERICLES (490- 429 BCE)?

GREATEST LEADER OF THE CITY STATE _____________. ATHENS

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UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP ATHENS WENT THROUGH A ___________________. ( 460 BCE- 429 BCE)GOLDEN AGE

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF ATHENS IS NICKNAMED _______________________, BECAUSE OF IT’S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADER.

‘AGE OF PERICLES’

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EXPANDED DEMOCRACY

Increased # of paid public officials.

Those who did not own property could hold office.

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ECONOMIC

Built up the Athenian navy, which strengthened safety.

Prosperity depended on access to waterways.

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CULTURAL

Spends $ of Delian League to beautify Athens.

Most famous of these projects was the building of the Parthenon.

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