Democracy and Greece's Golden Age
2/21/20
Democracy and Greece's Golden Age
Main Idea:democratic principles and classical culture flourished during Greece's golden age
Why it Matters Now: Greece set lasting standards in art, politics, literature, and philosophy that are still influential today
Terms:
- direct democracy
- classical art
- tragedy
- comedy
- Peloponnesian War
- philosopher
- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
Pericles' Plan for Athens
- Pericles led Athens during much of its golden age
- he held onto popular support for 32 years
- was a politician, speaker, and general
- dominated life of Athens from 461 to 421 B.C. / the Age of Pericles
- he had 3 goals;1. to strengthen Athenian democracy 2. hold and strengthen empire 3. glorify Athens
Stronger Democracy
- increased # of public officials who were paid salaries
- now the poorest citizens could serve if elected
- this reform made Athens into one of the most democratic governments in history
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