L 29 Golden Age of Athens

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After the Persian Wars, Athens entered a time period of peace, prosperity, and innovation called the _____________.

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Golden Age

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Why did Athenians start new construction after the Persian wars?

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Their city had been totally destroyed.

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Who was the leader of Athens during the Golden Age?

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Pericles

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Athens paid salaries to men who held public office. How did that affect the growth of democracy?

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It helped democracy by enabling people who were not rich to work for the government.

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Which phrase best describes public buildings in Athens?

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made of stone

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Why was the Parthenon built?

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to honor the goddess Athena

Front

The oracle of Delphi was a priestess whose words were believed to come from

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the gods

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How can you tell that this is a Doric column?

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It is simple.

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One of the greatest achievements of Greek sculptors was __________________.

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making lifelike statues in natural poses.

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____________ taught his students how to think by asking them questions.

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Socrates