Who was Pericles?

Answer 1

Pericles was a great statesman and general who influenced Greece during the period following the defeat of the Persians. He expanded democracy so that almost all male citizens could participate in government. He created a system of almost complete fairness in government by choosing officials by lot. He expanded the economy by establishing colonies throughout area. Because Athens led the Delian League, Pericles influenced the culture of the other Greek city-states. He had them adopt Athenian practices, and moved the treasury from Delos to Athens. Pericles created a time of prosperity and strength in Athens, but at the same time stirred resentment from other city-states in the league.

Answer 2

He was a war and political leader in Athens, who helped set up the Athenian democracy and an empire over other Greek cities in the second half of the 5th Century BCE. He pushed Athens into war with the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta and died of the plague shortly thereafter, not living to see the destructiveness of the 27-year war, and Athens' humiliating defeat and loss of its empire.

Answer 3

He was a general and political leader of Athens. He was successful in gaining an empire for Athens which gave them a high lifestyle, and established a radical form of democracy in the city-state.

Answer 4

pericles was a dominant figure in athenian politics between 461b.c. and 429 b.c..

Answer 5

Pericles was a Statesman and General of Athens during the Golden Age of ancient Greece.

Answer 6

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