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Who is the leader of encouraged people of his city to participate in government?
The leader was Pericles.
How did pericles contribute to athenian greatness?
Under Pericles the economy thrived and the government became more democratic. Because of his skill and intelligence his time of rule is often known as the Age of Pericles. (He created direct democracy, jury, and stipend)
Why did pericles die?
Pericles died from the plague.
What action did the Athenian government take against Pericles?
The reality was that Pericles steered Athens into a radical democracy where the people met in assembly and made the decisions. They were the government. Between fortnightly assembly meetings, an elected council of 50 carried out the decisions of the assembly. Pericles called himself 'First Citizen' and had to persuade the people in assembly to approve any proposals he put forward. Others also put forward proposals to the assembly in parallel of competition. Pericles won some, lost some. He did not rule. That's what the democracy was all about - demos = people kratos = power - people power.
The city of pericles?
Athens.
How did pericles deliver the message to athenians?
He killed himself
Who was the lead general for the Athenians?
Pericles was the lead of Athens.
How did the Pericles change the Athenian society?
Pericles changed the Athenian society by proposing a new type of government to take effect. He wanted to start a democracy where all male Athenians could be involved with governmental decisions.
What is Pericles' opinion on Athenians who do not fulfil their responsibilities?
He said they were unfit to be citizens.
Would pericles say that athenians were a law abiding people?
Pericles, the Athenian leader, was so proud of this city, because of the men.
Would Pericles say that Athenians were a law-abiding people?
Pericles, the Athenian leader, was so proud of this city, because of the men.
What did Pericles do to encourage people to participate in government?
The Council and magistrates were selected by lot - drawn out of a barrel. During their year in office they were supported by the state.
During the Age of Pericles the Athenians became deeply attached to their political system of?
Direct Democracy
Why did Pericles order the Athenians inside the walls during the war with Sparta?
They did not want to have trouble from their allies.
Pericles Funeral Oration illustrates the importance ancient Athenians placed on individual participation in the what?
In the individual participation in the democracy
What was pericles failure?
The sparta's navy defeated defeated the Athenians navy :). Glad I could help!!
Who is the leader of encouraged people of his city to participate in government?
The leader was Pericles.
