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ANCIENT GREECE
GOLDEN AGE
&
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
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Golden Age of Athens
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Years
Sources of Wealth
Leader
Famous structure
Religion
– type
– gods’ characteristics
– how they explained
natural events
– Oracle of Delphi
The Golden Age of Athens
Period from 479-431
B.C.
Sources of Wealth
Trade
Silver
Tribute
Pericles
Powerful Athenian
politician
Supported democracy
Parthenon
Built under Pericles
Built in the 5th century BC on
the acropolis of Athens. It is
considered the most famous
surviving building of ancient
Greece, and has been praised
as the finest achievement of
Greek architecture. Its
decorative sculptures are
considered one of the high
points of Greek art. The
Parthenon is an enduring
symbol of Ancient Greece and
of Athenian democracy. It is
regarded as one of the world's
greatest cultural monuments.
Parthenon
Religious Beliefs
Greek gods and goddesses
12 great gods led by
Zeus
Polytheism
Greek gods had human
characteristics
One god was honored by
each city-state
Greeks used religion to
explain natural events
The Oracles
Sacred sites where
gods “spoke”
Heads of state often
sought advice there
Delphi
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