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The Rule of Pericles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False Aspasia was a popular, well-educated woman who encouraged women to become more involved in government. | True |
| True or False Pericles was a dominant figure in the politics of Sparta. | False |
| True or False In a representative democracy, a small group makes governmental decisions on behalf of many. | True |
| True or False The Delian League was named for the Greek philosopher Delos. | False |
| True or False The government of Athens was an example of direct democracy. | True |
| The Age of Pericles was known as a golden age of | prosperity, culture, and achievement |
| Beginning in 478BC, what league served as a protective group and a defensive league? | Delian |
| The Athenian economy was supported by | farming ad trade |
| In 431BC Sparta and other city-states joined forces against Athens to fight the | Peloponnesian War |
| Direct democracy worked well in Athen because | there was a relatively small number of citizens |
| After the Persian Wars ended, Athens became | the economic and cultural center of Greece |
| Philosophers are | thinkers who reflect on the meaning of life |
| About how long did the Peloponnesian War last? | 27 years |
| How did Pericles choose people for positions in the government in Athen? | appointed people to government positions because of their abilities rather than their social class |