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Consequences of the Persian Wars After the Persian Wars, the Athenians experienced a Golden Age; a time during which they made great strides in intellectual and artistic learning. GOLDEN AGE OF ATHENS (477 BC to 431 BC) Drama Architecture Sculpture Poetry Philosophy Science Element of Golden Age Characteristic(s) Pericles GOLDEN POLITICS GOLDEN ARTS (Great Athenian ruler; very concerned with Democracy & Athenian prestige) I don’t like to brag, but we’re kind of a big deal! We, the Athenians of ancient Greece, are AWESOME! We led the Greeks to victory in the Persian War. Everyone knows we’re the best! Description/Significance THREE GOALS FOR ATHENS: Strengthen democracy Introduction of direct democracy Strengthen “empire” Built VERY strong navy & greatly increased trade Glorify Athens Beautification of Athens; paid artists, architects and other workers to manage this task Element of Golden Age Characteristic(s) Description/Significance The Golden Mean GOLDEN ARTS (continued) (Phi 1.618) ***Also during this period, Athens formed the DELIAN LEAGUE – an alliance of 140 city-states MEANWHILE…IN SPARTA… As Athens flourished, resentment began to develop on the Peloponnesus Peninsula. Sparta resisted Athens & formed their own alliance The PELOPONNESIAN LEAGUE LEADS TO THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR… Darn those Athenians! Taking all of the credit! Revenge will be sweet!