The Golden Age of Greece

Main IdeasGovernment – Democracy expanded under the leadership of Pericles.Economics – Pericles expanded the wealth and power of Athens through the Delian League.Culture – Pericles launched a program to make Athens beautiful.

Pericles Leads AthensPericles’ Three Goals

____________ led Athens after the Persian Warso Was the strongest leader from 460 B.C.E

until his death 31 years latero This time was later called

___________________ Three goals: strengthen __________, _________

empire, __________ Athens

Pericles Strengthens Democracy Pericles supported democratic reforms

o Wanted to change _____________________ between _________________

In 430 B.C.E., Pericles gave speech honoring soldiers killed in waro Stated his view of democracyo Spoke out for equality in lawso Praised _______________ and ____________________over class

Paid Public Officials Changed rule for holding public office to spread power more evenly

o ________ more officials so poor could afford to hold office Citizen had to be free male, over 18, son of _____________ parents

Direct Democracy Direct Democracy – all citizens participate in running government

o _____________________________________

Modern U.S. had ____________ democracy, elected representatives

Review Question:

How did Pericles strengthen democracy in Athens?

Expanding the Empirehe EmpireDelian League

To protect themselves, Greek city-states formed the _________________

o Mutual protection group had center, treasury on island of Delos

o Pericles used League money to build __________________________

Athens Dominates the Delian League Athens had a superior navy and

control of the Delian Leagueo Moved League treasury to

Athens in 454 B.C.E.o This move strengthened

Athens Other city-states eventually became part of __________________________

Review Question:

How did the power of Athens expand?

Beautifying Athens

Beautifying AthensRebuilding Athens

In 480 B.C.E., Athens was in ruins from the Persian Wars

Pericles ___________________________ with funds from Delian League

o Other city-states were angry because he did not ask permission to use funds

Pericles spent money on ______________, _______________, _________________

o Materials included gold, ivory, and marble

The Acropolis Athens rebuilt _______________ – “high city” that included

____________________o Parthenon housed statue of goddess Athena, the city’s protectoro Parthenon architecture had graceful proportions, harmony, and

order Other Acropolis temple dedicated to Athena Nike, goddess of victory Acropolis’ Erechtheum was sacred site with

beautiful architectureo Legendary site where Athena beat

Poseidon to be city’s patron

Review Question:

How did Pericles finance his program to make Athens beautiful?

Why it matters now…Athenian democracy, art, and architecture set standards that remain influential in the world today.