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Athenian Democracy and Pericles' Legacy: Lesson of The Age of Pericles

Explore the purpose of the Delian League, the aspects of direct and representative democracy, and the Golden Age of Athens under Pericles. Discover daily life in Athens and the impact of the Peloponnesian War on Greece's people.

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Athenian Democracy and Pericles' Legacy: Lesson of The Age of Pericles

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  1. Lesson 4.4“The Age of Pericles”

  2. The Athenian Empire

  3. What was the purpose of the Delian League? To defend its members against the Persians.

  4. What are the main aspects of a direct democracy? • People gather at mass meetings to decide government matters • Every citizen can vote on laws and polices

  5. What are the main aspects of a representative democracy? Citizens choose a smaller group to make laws and governmental decisions on their behalf.

  6. Which type of government does the United States have today, a direct democracy or a representative democracy? Representative democracy

  7. Why would it be impossible to have a direct democracy in the United States? You wouldn’t be able to get all of the citizens in one place to vote

  8. What type of democracy did Athens have? Direct democracy.

  9. What term is used to describe thinkers who ponder questions about life? philosophers

  10. What is the legacy of Athens under Pericles leadership? Culture blossomed and it was a time of creativity and learning.

  11. Why is the time that Pericles was in charge in Athens called “Athen’s Golden Age?” Athens was a centerpiece for art, philosophy and democracy.

  12. What famous building was constructed in Athens under Pericles leadership? The Parthenon

  13. Daily Life in Athens

  14. What were two of the main occupations in Athens? Farming and trading

  15. Why did the people in Athens import grain? They didn’t have enough farmland to grow crops to feed their large population.

  16. What city-state was the trading center of the Greek world? Athens

  17. What were the 2 main responsibilities of women in ancient Athens? To take care of the household and raise the children?

  18. What was the name of the Athenian woman who often advised Pericles and other leaders? Aspasia

  19. The Peloponnesian War

  20. What caused the Peloponnesian War? Other Greek city-states were suspicious of Athen’s wealth and power

  21. How did the Peloponnesian War hurt the people in Greece? Many people died in the fighting and farms were destroyed.

  22. Who won the Peloponnesian War? Sparta.

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