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The Persian War lasted from 499 BCE to 449 BCE.
In the earlier stages of the Persian invasion he was a boy and so did not fight. The ongoing war with Persia was largely carried by the general Cimon.
Pericles became an important leader later about the time peace was made with Persia. His fighting was mainly in internal Greek wars, including pushing Athens into a disastrous 27-year war with the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. He died of plague two years into that war.
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Did Pericles in the Persian Wars then become the leader of Athens?
Yes.
Did Peicles fight bravely in the Persian wars and become the leader of Athens?
Yes.
Why is Pericles remembered today and how?
Pericles is remembered today because his name has become synonymous with thePeloponnesian war, fifth century Greece, Classical Athens and Anthenian democracy
What was significant about the age of Pericles?
The significance of the Age of Pericles was a period of cultural boom. Athenian economic, cultural, and political growth occurred during this time. It is also referred to as "The Golden Age of Athens."
The establishment of the Delian League caused Athens to become very?
The establishment of the Delian League allowed Athens to protect its sea borders and lessen the threat of becoming a target for the Persian Empire. This alliance caused Athens to become the dominant city-state in Greece.
Created the council of 500 to propose laws for a vote; seen as the man who laid the foundations for Athens to eventually become a democracy; aka the father of Athenian democracy?
Pericles
Was Pericles correct when he said their constitution would serve as a pattern?
Pericles was referring to the democratic nature of Athens' constitution as a model for others to admire. While Athens did showcase a unique and progressive democratic system for its time, it did not become a universal pattern for other societies. Different cultures and political contexts influenced the development of governance systems across the world.
What was government like in age of Pericles?
Pericles ruled Greece during its Golden or Classical Age. During his rule, even common Athenians could be elected to public office. He allowed freedom of speech and took Greece through a period of artistic, cultural, economic and democratic supremacy that influenced the world.
In what year did Athens become a democracy?
In 507 BCE Athens was converted into a limited democracy by Cleisthenes after expelling their tyrant. During the Persian invasion of 480-479 the aristocrats re-took control to lead the war effort and didn't let go afterwards. In 460 BCE Ephialtes restored democracy but was assassinated for this. His deputy Pericles took over and, after arranging the expulsion of conservative leader Thucydides son of Melesias in 442 BCE, converted the political situation into a direct democracy where the assembly of the citizens ruled.
Why did Athens become the capital city of Greece?
Athens led a league of 180 Greek city-states after the Persian invasion had been driven back to preserve the independence of those cities which had been under Persian rule. After the Persian Empire gave up trying to impose peace on these Greek cities, Athens kept control of them, turned them into an empire of its own. It lived high on the proceeds and kept a large fleet which forcibly collected the annual funds levied for defence against Persia, but now used by Athens for its own benefit.
What happened to the Delian League?
Athens led the League during the latter stage of the Persian War 478 to 449 BCE, and after peace was arranged in 449 BCE, it converted the League into an empire of its own, continuing to levy the annual war funds by force, and spending the proceeds on itself, glorifying the city and putting half its citizens on the public payroll.
When did Athens become the capital of Greece?
Athens became the capital of Greece in 1833.
