Social Studies 5.4 - Glory, War, and Decline

Who was Aspasia?

• A woman who was a greatly known music teacher.

• A well-regarded teacher of public speaking who encouraged others to be move involved in government

• A leader who rebuilt Athens.

• A philosopher who reflected on life

Who was Pericles?

• A Spartan political leader

• An Athenian leader

• A Spartan philosopher

• An Athenian teacher

What is a representative democracy?

• Each individual citizen makes decisions/laws.

• One person is in charge of the whole.

• A small group of elected officials make the decisions for many.

• All citizens meet, debate, and vote on government matters.

How did the Delian League get its name?

• Because it was named after the Greek philosopher Delos.

• Because the founder was born in Delos.

• Because it was named after a leader named Delos.

• Because the league was headquartered on an island called Delos.

What type of government was the Athenian government?

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

What was the Age of Pericles known for?

• Prosperity and achievement

• Learning and teaching

• Politics and government

• Art and building

What is the Delian League?

• A war league

• A league of politicians

• A protective group and defensive league

• A league of philosophers

What supported the Athenian economy?

• The arts

• Trade and farming

• Wool/clothing

• War

What was the Peloponnesian War?

• When Sparta had a civil war in Peloponnesus

• When Athens and other city-states worked together to fight against Sparta

• When Athens had a civil war in Peloponnesus

• When Sparta and other city-states worked together to fight against Athens

Why did direct democracy work so well in Athens?

• Because everyone wanted a say and was motivated

• Because it was new and exciting

• Because there was a small number of citizens

• Because there was a large number of citizens