Ch. 8 L. 3 Athen's Age of Glory

Ch. 8 L. 3 Athen's Age of Glory

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The war against

led to Athens' Age of Glory.

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Who was the leader of Athens?

Pericles

• Leader of Athens

• Fought for the equal rights and responsibilities for both the poor and rich citizens

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A

is a group of citizens who listen to evidence and court and make decisions of whether the person on trial is guilty or innocent.

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A

is a group of citizens who listen to evidence and court and make decisions of whether the person on trial is guilty or innocent.

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The

was used for religious activities and sat upon the Acropolis of Athens.

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Who was Socrates?

Peloponnesian League

• Sparta and other city-states became jealous of Athens' wealth and glory

• They formed an ally together

• Peloponnesian War begins

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What was the difference between Sparta and Athens during the Peloponnesian War?

Final Blow

• 404 B.C. - Sparta cut off Athens' grain supply so they would starve until they surrendered to Sparta

• Sparta became the strongest polis again, but it did not last long. No city-state could keep control for long anymore.

In Conclusion...

• Athens improved democracy

• Athens built splendid temples

• Athens philosophers searched for wisdom

• Athens created new dramatic forms (comedies and tragedies)

• A warrior king from another land, Alexander, is coming up next...