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Chapter 11, Lesson 1, The Geography of Greece. Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 1. * How did Pericles lead Athens?. *Around 460 B.C., a leader named Pericles emerged in Athens, Greece. *He remained leader for 31 more years until his death.
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Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 1 *How did Pericles lead Athens? *Around 460 B.C., a leader named Pericles emerged in Athens, Greece. *He remained leader for 31 more years until his death. *His leadership was so important that this time in Athens is often called the Age of Pericles. *He had three goals: • To strengthen democracy • To expand the empire • To beautify Athens
Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 2 -How did Pericles strengthen democracy? -Before Pericles, leaders in Athens had begun to expand democracy. -Pericles supported democracy, but he wanted to change the balance of power between the rich and poor. -To spread power more evenly, Pericles changed the rule for holding public office and wanted officials to lead based on ability. -Before, public officials were unpaid so only wealthy people could serve in government in Athens. -Pericles increased the number of paid public officials which allowed poor citizens to hold a public office if chosen or elected.
Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 3 -How did Pericles strengthen democracy? (continued) -However, to be a citizen an individual had to be a free male, over 18, and the son of Athenian born parents. -In Athens, the form of democracy was called a direct democracy in which all citizens participate in running the government. -In Athens all citizens could propose and vote directly on laws, whereas only elected representatives can vote directly in the United States. -In the US, we have a representative democracy.
Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 4 *How did Pericles expand the empire? *Greek wealth depended on overseas trade and Athens was determined to protect it and its homeland. *The Greek city-states formed a league for mutual protection called the Delian League. *It was called the Delian League because its headquarters and treasury were located on the island of Delos. Athens helped to organize the league. *Pericles used money from the league’s treasury to build a strong navy that was made up of at least 300 warships.
Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 5 *How did Pericles expand the empire? (continued) *The fleet of Athens was the strongest of the Mediterranean region. *Because Athens now had a superior navy, it took over leadership of the Delian League and its treasury was moved to Athens in 454 BC. *The treasury helped strengthen Athens’ power and they treated other members of the league as if they were conquered people, not allies. *Athens dominated all of the city-states to such an extent that they became part of an Athenian empire.
Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 6 -How did Pericles beautify Athens? -Athens was a city in ruins when a war with Persia ended in 480 BC. -Parts of it were burned and most of the buildings were destroyed, but Pericles saw the destruction as a chance to rebuild, glorify, and beautify Athens. -The Greek city-states paid a tribute to the Delian League to help build its power, but Pericles used these funds to beautify Athens. -He spent the money to buy gold, ivory, and marble to create sculptures and beautiful buildings. -He did it without asking approval from the other city-state members of the league which made them angry.
Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 7 -How did Pericles beautify Athens? (continued) -One of the areas rebuilt was the Acropolis which in a Greek city is where important temples, monuments, and buildings are located. -The Acropolis in Athens was destroyed in war by the Persians. -One of the constructed buildings was the Parthenon which was built to honor a statue of Athena, the goddess and warrior who protected Athens. -The Parthenon is considered to be the most magnificent building on the Acropolis and is a masterpiece of architectural design.
Chapter 11, Lesson 1 Slide 8 *Summary *Pericles strengthened democracy in Athens by paying public officials. *Pericles expanded the empire by building a strong naval fleet. *Pericles rebuilt and beautified Athens.
Questions??? • How long did Pericles rule Athens? • What were two goals that Pericles had for Athens? • In the United States, what type of democracy does the government use? • What was the name of the league for Greek city-states? • Which group of people destroyed the Acropolis of Athens? • What is considered to be the most magnificent building on the Acropolis?