Pericles’ Plan and Strengthening Democracy

During Athens’ Golden Age, what were Pericles’ three main goals for the city?

• Expand monarchy, weaken citizens, limit culture

• Strengthen oligarchy, end trade, preserve traditions

• Strengthen democracy, expand empire, beautify Athens

• Strengthen monarchy, reduce army, isolate Athens

Which reform most directly allowed poorer citizens to serve in government under Pericles?

• Choosing leaders by hereditary rule

• Banning traders from politics

• Limiting jury service to landowners

• Paying public officials a salary

From 477 to 431 B.C., Athens experienced a surge in learning and art. What is this period commonly called?

• Greece’s Golden Age

• Spartan Hegemony

• Age of Bronze

• Athenian Dark Age

Pericles increased the number of paid public officials. What was one result of this change?

• More citizens could hold office

• Juries became unpaid again

• Only elites could serve in councils

• Assembly meetings were abolished

After defeating the Persians, what did Athens help establish among Greek city-states?

• The Delian League alliance

• The Senate of the Aegean

• A trade confederation for merchants

• A monarchy led by Sparta

What was the main goal of the Delian League when it formed?

• Expand Greek colonies overseas

• Protect Greece from future Persian attacks

• Replace Sparta as the strongest city

• Fund theaters and public festivals

Member city-states in the Delian League agreed primarily to provide what to Athens?

• Ships and tribute payments

• Architects for public works

• Soldiers for land battles

• Grain shipments for markets

Which structure was constructed using resources associated with the league and symbolized Athenian pride?

• The Lighthouse of Pharos

• The Colosseum of Rome

• The Parthenon temple

• The Library of Alexandria

Why did the Parthenon hold special meaning for Athenians?

• Marked the burial site of Pericles

• Stored grain for the entire polis

• Served as a royal palace for kings

• Dedicated to Athena, protector of Athens

Which pair correctly matches each city-state with its main military strength at the war’s outset?

• Athens—siege craft; Sparta—chariot corps

• Athens—navy; Sparta—army

• Athens—army; Sparta—navy

• Athens—cavalry; Sparta—archers