PHILOSOPHERS, PELEPONISIAN WAR, CULTURE ANCIENT GREECE PHILOSOPHERS, PELEPONISIAN WAR, CULTURE

ATHENIAN DEMOCRACY Expanded under the rule of Pericles *Pericles – took over rule of Athens after Themistocles *Three Goals: *to strengthen democracy *to hold and strengthen the empire *glorify Athens

GOAL ONE: STRONGER DEMOCRACY Direct Democracy *Form of government in which citizens rule directly and NOT through representatives *All government policies determined by an assembly (all members are male) United States has a representative democracy

GOAL 2 and 3: STRENGTHEN AND GLORIFY ATHENS EMPIRE *Led Delian League *Built a strong navy *Used Delian League’s funds to buy gold, ivory, and marble Began to pay artists, architects, and workers who used these materials

ARCHITECTURE AND SCULPTURE *Parthenon- temple 23,000 sq. feet. *Built to honor Athena – goddess of wisdom and the protector of Athens *Contained examples of Greek Art that set standards for future generations of artists around the world





GREEK DRAMA *Greeks built the first theaters *Theatrical productions were both an expression of civic pride and a tribute to the Gods

GREEK DRAMAS Two Types *1. COMEDY – slapstick situations and humor *often made fun of politicians and respected people EX: Pytine, Maricus

GREEK DRAMAS *2. TRAGEDY – serious drama about common themes such as love, hate, war, or betrayal. *contained a main character or tragic hero – usually an important person with extraordinary abilities *Tragic flaw usually caused the hero’s downfall EX: Oedipus, Antigone