Lesson 4.4

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Lesson 4.4The Age of Pericles
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The Athenian Empire
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What was the purpose of the Delian League?
To defend its members against the Persians.
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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

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What are the main aspects of a representative
democracy?
Citizens choose a smaller group to make laws and
governmental decisions on their behalf.
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Which type of government does the United States
have today, a direct democracy or a
representative democracy?
Representative democracy
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Why would it be impossible to have a direct
democracy in the United States?
You wouldnt be able to get all of the citizens
in one place to vote
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What type of democracy did Athens have?
Direct democracy.
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What term is used to describe thinkers who ponder
questions about life?
philosophers
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What is the legacy of Athens under Pericles
leadership?
Culture blossomed and it was a time of creativity
and learning.
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Why is the time that Pericles was in charge in
Athens called Athens Golden Age?
Athens was a centerpiece for art, philosophy and
democracy.
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What famous building was constructed in Athens
under Pericles leadership?
The Parthenon
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Daily Life in Athens
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What were two of the main occupations in Athens?
Farming and trading
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Why did the people in Athens import grain?
They didnt have enough farmland to grow crops to
feed their large population.
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What city-state was the trading center of the
Greek world?
Athens
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What were the 2 main responsibilities of women in
ancient Athens?
To take care of the household and raise the
children?
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What was the name of the Athenian woman who often
advised Pericles and other leaders?
Aspasia
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The Peloponnesian War
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What caused the Peloponnesian War?
Other Greek city-states were suspicious of
Athens wealth and power
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How did the Peloponnesian War hurt the people in
Greece?
Many people died in the fighting and farms were
destroyed.
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Who won the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta.