Chapter 6 Section 2
What to know! What were some of the accomplishments of the Golden Age? How did Greek philosophers try to understand the world?
Pericles (Pehr ih kleez) “Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states. We are a pattern to other cities rather than imitators…” Written record of principles impersonator: someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another.
Golden Age! Rich! Silver mined by slaves Tribute; payments made by allies (friends) Arts, philosophy, literature Democracy Architecture
Magnificent Architecture
Lifelike sculptures
Greek Religion Differences? Perfect in form Awesome power Immortal
Greek Science & Philosophy Besides myths to understand our world?! Philosophers: use the power of the mind and reason to understand natural events. Water? Atoms? Justice, courage?
Greek Drama Tragedy- disaster! Comedy- humor, jokes!