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The Golden Age in Athens Chapter 6, Lesson 3 480 B.C.-338 B.C. Athens Rebuilds • The Greeks defeated the Persians • Life didn’t change after the victory, but they began a “golden age,” a period of wealth and glory What helped Athens defeat the Persians? The City of Athens • After the war, most of Athens was destroyed • Athenians had to rebuild their city on a grander scale • • (What does this mean?) At the heart of the Acropolis was a marble temple to Athena called the Parthenon Its ruins still rise over Athens today Parthenon Government and Culture in Athens • Athens was a democracy • They had an assembly, which is a lawmaking body of government • • • • (citizens voted on issues that concerned them) Pericles was the leader of Athens around 450 B.C. He made sure all citizens, rich or poor, could serve in the assembly and sit on a jury Pericles arranged for people in the assembly or serving on the jury to be paid Turn to page 200 (Read the Primary Source) What does Pericles say about a citizen who has no interest in government? Philosophy • Special schools to teach • • • • • • Philosophy Philosophy-the search for wisdom and the right way to live Socrates is a famous philosopher He questioned Athenian laws, customs, and traditions He was put on trial for “urging Athens’ young people to revolt” He was sentenced to death One of his students, Plato, wrote down his ideas and later became a famous teacher Greek Drama • Greek writers invented a new theater form• • drama Dramas were plays that shared choices of an individual, good and evil, and society Tragedies and comedies What were some features of the Golden Age of Athens? Answer questions on page 201 in the red box