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Classical Greece L1
SS Ch. 12, Lesson 1 6th Grade
Question | Answer |
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Which leader emerged after the Persian Wars to strengthen democracy, expand the empire, and beautify Athens? | Pericles |
How did Pericles change the rule for holding public office? | People could get paid, so even poor citizens could serve office. |
This form of democracy means that all citizens participate in running the government. | Direct democracy |
How many jurors could serve on a trial in Athens? | 500 |
After the Persian War, the Greek city-states formed a league for mutual protections. What was it called? | Delian League |
Why were many city-states in Greece unhappy with the Delian League? | Pericles used much of the money given to the league to beautify Athens and to build a strong naval fleet for itself. |
Why did Athens become so strong? | They took over leadership of the Delian League and the treasury. |
What was the money paid to the Delian League called? | tribute |
What is the name of the "high city" called where important temples, monuments, and buildings were located? | The Acropolis |
Which building in the Acropolis housed the statue of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, arts, and handicrafts? | the Parthenon |
Citizens in Athens had to have these requirements... | be a free male, over 18, and have Athenian parents |
Artists, architects, and sculptors created projects for ... | Athens |
The overall cause of the Peloponnesian War was ... | Athens had become too powerful |