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Pericles was a major figure in the politics of Ancient Athens during its Golden Age, particularly in the 5th century BCE. He played a crucial role in the development of Athenian democracy and was instrumental in expanding the Athenian empire. His leadership fostered cultural and artistic achievements, exemplified by the construction of the Parthenon and the promotion of philosophy and the arts, which significantly shaped Western civilization.
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Who was the Athenian statesman during the golden age who promoted the idea of democracy?
The Greek statesman Pericles then expanded the democracy. He was an Athenian statesman who had an impact on politics that remains today.
Did pericles have children?
Yes, Pericles had a son - also pericles - with the metic Asphasia.
What workers were important to the growth of Pericles leadership?
None, if you mean that they helped him to get more powerful. Pericles belonged to one of the ruling families of Athens. When he showed sufficient promise, these families put him in ever-more important positions. In politics, Pericles did work to give the 'lower classes' more political rights. His reasons for doing this however had much to do with his need for this group to serve as sailors and soldiers and fight for Athens.
What type of government was Pericles?
Pericles was not a democracy. Pericles was a statesman in Athens and was considered today as a general. Pericles did not make Democracy. The people of Greece did.
Who is Pericles and why was he so important?
In ancient Greece, Pericles was a great leader and statesman who was so admired during his lifetime that the era in which he lived (about 495 to 429 BCE) was later called the Age of Pericles. After the Persian Wars ended, he was credited with rebuilding Athens. Pericles was also known as a strong supporter of democracy.
Who was a dominate figure in Athenian politics?
The oligarchs Draco and Solon, the tyrant Pisistratus, the democrats Cleisthenes, Ephialtes and Pericles.
How did pericles change democracy in Athens?
As the leader of the democratic faction of Athenian politics that swept into power, Pericles did change the democracy in Athens.
Who was the Athenian statesman during the golden age who promoted the idea of democracy?
The Greek statesman Pericles then expanded the democracy. He was an Athenian statesman who had an impact on politics that remains today.
What is the significant about the age of pericles?
UnderPericles, who was a dominant figure in Athenian politics between 461 and 429 B.C, Athens expanded its new empire abroad. At the same time, democracy flourished at home. This period of Athenian and Greek history, which historians have called the Age of Pericles, saw the height of Athenian power and brilliance.
What were Sir Thomas More's occupations?
Sir Thomas More was a major figure in the reign of Henry VIII. He was into politics.
What has the author Pericles written?
Pericles has written: 'The new crisis, or, Grand appeal to the nation, for its decision on this most important question' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Commerce
What is the mythological figure of Myth in Greece?
i guess it is the greek gods and the famous leader Pericles.
Who was a famous person in ancient Greece and what did he do?
Pericles was a very famous person in ancient Greece and was a leader in politics and democracy.sargon
What was major accomplishments of Athens leader pericles?
He re-built the Parthenon
What leader attempted to make democracy a permanent part of Athenian politics by using public ostracizing to safeguard state interests?
Pericles.
What is meant by the phrase age of Pericles?
The Age of Pericles refers to part of the Classical Age of Greece, when the dominant polis -- in terms of culture and politics -- was Athens, Greece. Most of the cultural wonders that we associate with ancient Greece come from this period.
Can you show me Sumerian politics?
figure it out.....i had too :'(
