1. The Delian League and Pericles The Golden Age of Athens

2. The Delian League Athens suggested the Greeks form a defensive league Sparta did not join the Delian League Once your city- state became a member it could only withdraw if the other city states agreed.

3. The Delian League and Athens One common Navy The ships were built and manned by Athens, but other city-states paid the costs Non-league members had to ask permission to trade or sail Athenian coins replaced all other money

4. Question? The Delian League was a defensive alliance of Greek city-states to protect themselves from the Persians. It was also designed for open trade, and peaceful relationships between the city states. How is the Delian League similar to the United Nations today?

5. Pericles: First Citizen of Athens Known as ‘First Citizen’ Rebuilt beautiful temples and palaces Built the Acropolis and Parthenon Built Long Walls that connected Athens to a seaport He led Athens for 30 years His reign known as the Golden Age Philosophy and literature reached new heights

6. Pericles Built the Parthenon The Acropolis was one of the most beautiful structures in the Ancient World. Even today it is a testament to Greek architecture and genius!!

7. Parthenon Then & Now

9. Final Questions & Thoughts Historians refer to the period when Pericles was in power in Athens as its Golden Age, what does that mean?