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Conflict in the Greek World

Conflict in the Greek World. Chapter 4 Section 3. Pericles. Led Athens from 460 to 429 bc were known as the age of Pericles and were a “golden age” He promoted culture and democracy. Athenian Democracy.

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Conflict in the Greek World

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  1. Conflict in the Greek World Chapter 4 Section 3

  2. Pericles • Led Athens from 460 to 429 bc were known as the age of Pericles and were a “golden age” • He promoted culture and democracy

  3. Athenian Democracy • PericleanAthens is a direct democracy where citizens take part in day to day government. • Assembly meets several times a month • Council of 500 is selected by lot and paid by a stipend – they conducted the daily governmental business

  4. How it worked… • A jury system exists; each jury consists of hundreds or even thousands of jurors. • Citizens can ostracize public figures considered a threat to the democracy.

  5. Culture in Athens • Pericles rebuilt the Parthenon • Athens became the cultural center of Greece • The arts were encouraged through festivals, competitions, and building programs • These programs created many new jobs which contributed to the economy

  6. Closure 1 In a __________, a large number of citizens take part directly in the day-to-day affairs of government. • democratic alliance • constitutional monarchy • direct democracy • direct theocracy

  7. Closure 2 Who was Pericles? • a leader of Athens • a Ruler of Persia • a Spartan warrior • Darius's son

  8. Closure 3 Why might an Athenian individual be ostracized? • for posing a threat to democracy • for stealing • for refusing to serve as a warrior • for trading with Persia

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