Golden Age of Athens Pt. I

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The leader of Athens during its Golden Age, used wealth from the Persian Wars to advance Greek Civilization to the Classical Stage. Politician, General, and Patron of the arts.

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Pericles

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Partner of Pericles and the most influential woman in Athens, in a time when most women were forbidden to enter politics.

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Aspasia

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A system that did not elect representatives or senators to make laws. All eligible citizens (Native-born Males over 20) would meet at the Assembly to debate and decide laws. 500 were selected to work committees by lottery. Only Generals were elected.

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Athenian Direct Democracy

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The temple atop the center hill of Athens, center of cultural and political life in Athens. Commissioned by Pericles; its revolutionary design was made by the sculptor Phidias.

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The Parthenon