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What might have been pericles's motives in speaking first of how Athens became a great empire?
Pericles likely spoke first of Athens's rise to greatness to instill pride and unity among its citizens, emphasizing the city's achievements and democratic values. By framing the empire's expansion as a collective accomplishment, he aimed to bolster morale and justify their military efforts during the Peloponnesian War. Additionally, highlighting Athens's greatness would serve to legitimize his leadership and reinforce the city's image as a beacon of culture and power in the Greek world.
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When did Athens become the capital of Greece?
Athens became the capital of Greece in 1833.
Who became the leader of Greece?
Athens
What did Plato achieve in life?
Plato became a teacher and a philosipher of Athens, he was a founder of the academy in Athens.
What was Athens government like in the age of the Pericles?
Athens became very powerful and more democratic
When was Greek art invented?
When Athens became powerful.
What place in Greece became the center of their culture?
Athens
Did Pericles fight bravely in the Persian wars and became leader of Athens?
When the most intense part of the War was on he was a boy. He later became one of the leaders in Athens.
What was government like in Athens like during age of Pericles?
Athens became very powerful and more democratic
Which greek city-state became the first democracy?
Athens
What was different about Sparta and Athens?
they had different forms of government, Sparta had oligarchy while Athens had democracy. in Athens, you became a man when you turned 18, in Sparta you had to be 30. for money Athens had drachmas and Sparta had obols.
Wars of the Sparta and Athens?
the only war between Athens & Sparta is the pelioponnesion war where Sparta fought Athens because they thought they were too powerful. in the end Athens surrendered and Sparta then became the most powerful.
Who was the special goddess of Athens?
Athena,the Greek goddess of wisdom,became the special goddess of Athens by blessing the people with Olive trees.
