Bellringer December 8, 2011 Take out Chapter 4 Notes Guide and a writing utensil Put the remainder of your materials in/under your desk
December 8, 2011 Chapter 4, Section 4: The Age of Pericles
Objectives Today, we will be learning about Greece during the time of Pericles.
The Age of Pericles *The Delian League was formed by Athens and others. *League: a group with a common goal. *Promised to defend and protect its members, and regain lost territory.
The Age of Pericles Originally at the headquarters was at Delos, but moved to Athens *Athens gain power through the Delian League. Athenian Empire is created.
Democracy in Athens Athenian Government *Direct Democracy: every citizen can vote on every government matter *Representative Democracy: citizens elect an official to make laws and decisions on their behalf *Athens used direct democracy
Democracy in Athens Athenian Government 43,000 male citizens over 18 yrs old Fewer then 6,000 attended the meetings Meetings every 10 days *Assembly passed all laws, elected officials, and made decisions *Ten officials, generals, carried out the laws and decisions
Democracy in Athens
The Achievements of Pericles Athenians reelected their favorite generals *After the Persian Wars, the leading general was Pericles. *Lead Athens for 30 years, 461 – 429 B.C.
Democracy in Athens Pericles’ Delian League *Pericles dominated the Delian League *Others were treated like subjects, demanded strict loyalty, & payments Athenian coins & measures
Democracy in Athens Pericles’ Government *Athens became more democratic Talents, not social standing Bigger government, lower class
Democracy in Athens Age of Pericles *Creativity & learning *Rebuilding program *New temples & statues *Artist, architects, & writers *The Parthenon
Democracy in Athens Philosophers *Philosophers – thinkers who seek wisdom and ponder questions about life. *Pericles - “the school of Greece.”
Daily Life in Athens 285,000 residents in all 150,000 citizens 43,000 men with rights 100,000 enslaved people Enslaved: household, field, industry
Daily Life in Athens Athenian Economy Farming, herders, wine Merchants and Artisans
Daily Life in Athens Men *Work and assembly Parties & politics. Women *Married at 14 or 15 Home or work No school, but reading and music Not equals, no property, no rights
Daily Life in Athens Daily Life Aspasia She was the exception Not Athenian Well educated Greek leaders took her advice
The Peloponnesian War *Athenian Empire = strong and rich Suspicious of Athens, b/c of wealth and power Spartan society ≠ Athenian society *Sparta saw Athens growth and spreading of influence as Athenian aggression
The Peloponnesian War Pericles’ Funeral Oration Athenian public funeral Pericles spoke *Athenians are part of a community, must obey constitution, fulfill duties, ensure rights *Power of democracy & courage to keep fighting *Ideas are still important today
The Peloponnesian War Athenian Defeat Sparta & Allies surrounded Athens Pericles retreated into city walls Athenian navy provided goods and defensive support
The Peloponnesian War Athenian Defeat Safe until the second year, disease spread through Athens Killed more than a third of the people, including Pericles in 429 BC Athens fought on
The Peloponnesian War Athenian Defeat *Fight continued for 25 years Sparta & Persia traded for navy *Athens surrendered Sparta tore city walls down & broke up the empire
The Peloponnesian War Outcome of War *Greek weakened Impossible for Greeks to unite & work together Victorious but….. *Sparta tried to rule *City-states rebel Macedonia
The Age of Pericles Review Today, we learned about…..