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Ch 9-3 The Golden Age of Athens 6th grade
Question | Answer |
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Which 2 enemies worked together to defeat the Persians? | Sparta & Athens |
Why did the Spartans cooperate with the Athenians? | They realized they had no choice if the Persians were to be defeated. |
What did Greek philosophers believe? | It was possible to explain why things happen in nature rather than attribute events to gods & goddesses. |
Why is the period after the defeat of the Persians considered a “golden age” for Athens? | life in Athens flourished as the city-state experienced great growth & richness. |
How were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle alike? | All were philosophers who taught people how to reason. |
What decisions did Athens make regarding the funds of the Delian League? | used the funds to construct public buildings |
In what way did the Athenians act unwisely in dealing with their allies in the Delian League? | Leaders though they were so powerful that they should tell other city-states what to do. |
What was the major reason for Sparta’s victory over Athens? | The plague caused thousands to die, including Pericles. Without its great leader, Athens became unstable. |
Why was Sparta so weak even though it was victorious in the Peloponnesian War? | So many of its soldiers had died in the war that Sparta no longer had the military strength it once had. |
What were the causes of the decline of Athens and Sparta? | unemployment, plague, & war |