Golden Age of Athens

Question 1

after the Persian wars

Answer 1

• ruled by general Pericles
• 31 years-age of Pericles
• goals

Question 2

strengthen democracy

Answer 2

• balance the power between rich and poor: “Everyone is equal before the law”
• pay public officials: expanded eligibility
• direct democracy: all citizens could propose laws and vote…on anything

Question 3

expand the empire

Answer 3

• Delian League: alliance between city-states
• provided protection
• started on the land of Delos
• league’s treasure to build a strong navy
• at least 300 warships

Question 4

Delian League

Answer 4

• Athens takes control
• treasury moves to Athens
• treats other city-states as though they were conquered

Question 5

beautifying Athens

Answer 5

• Pericles used money from the Delian League to rebuild Athens
• upset league

Question 6

the Acropolis

Answer 6

• “high city”
• Persians destroyed most temples and monuments
• Parthenon: statue of Athena/perfect architecture