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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)
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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
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(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!