1. Chapter 4-4
The Age of Pericles

2. The Athenian Empire
A. Athens joined forces with other states to form the Delian League.
B. Athens eventually gained control of the League.
C. Athens had a direct democracy.
Direct Democracy- people vote firsthand on laws and policies.
Representative Democracy- people select smaller groups to vote on behalf of the people

3. The Athenian Empire Cont…
D. Pericles- General that led Athens for more than 30 years.
Promoted democracy for all citizens
Build temples and statues
Parthenon is the most famous of all.
Supported artists, writers, architects, and philosophers
Philosopher- person that ponders questions about life

4. Parthenon

5. Why wouldn’t direct democracy work in the United States?
Discussion Question:
Why wouldn’t direct democracy work in the United States?

6. Daily Life in Athens A. 400s B.C.-Athens was the largest of
all Greek city-states
B. Athens became trading center of
the Greek World.
Pottery, jewelry, leather goods
Wool, milk, cheese
Grain, vegetables, fruit, olives, grapes

7. Daily Life in Athens Roles of Men and Women Men Women
Worked in the morning
Exercised or attended assembly meetings in the evening
Women
Responsible for caring for their children and households
No political rights and could not own property
Aspasia influenced Plato in thought, even though she could not vote.

8. The Peloponnesian War A. City States teamed up against Athens
B. The second year of the war brought disease
1/3 of Athenians died, including Pericles
C. Sparta built a navy and defeated the Athenians.
Athens then surrendered.