Introduction HIS100 History of Western Civilization to Middle Ages Lesson 5 Quiz This assignment is worth a total of 60 points. Please make sure you have answered all questions prior to submitting. Once you click the submit button‚ you will not be able to return to this section. Question 1 of 60 What type of columns does the Parthenon have? | Alsacian | | Ionic | | Corinthian | | Doric | Question 2 of 60 In 490 B.C.E. the Athenians defeated the Persians at the Battle
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man named Pericles helped begin the rise of democracy in Athens to what would be its peak. The period following‚ until his death‚ was known as the “Age of Pericles” (Levack et al‚ 2011‚ pg. 92.). During this time there were approximately 40‚000 male citizens of which only free men over 18 were allowed to be involved in politics. Bureaucratic positions‚ including “generals” and “administrators‚” totaled up to be around 1‚500 officials (Levack et al‚ 2011‚ pg. 93.). Pericles also chose
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Pericles was the leader of Athens and was born in 495BC and died in 429BC. His father‚ Xanthippus was a political leader who grew up in the family of the Alcmaeonids and his mother‚ Agariste provided Pericles with political value and a relgious defilement. Growing up Pericles was very bright‚ his family was wealthy which meant he had access to the best teachers in the whole of Athens. This meant he was able to fully pursue his education. As a young man‚ Pericles used much of his wealth to support
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Spartans perfected the tactic of doing the Phalanx formation. They were known for being the terror empire‚ although they were not that scary. The Perioeci were some of the Sparta allies but not spartan citizens. With the threat of the bad propaganda by Pericles and the union of the delian league‚ Sparta had to allied with Syracuse and others. Making the first appearance of the Peloponnesian league to attack and destroy Athens. Later on The Spartans became allies with the long time Athenian’s rivals‚ the
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power‚ Sparta waits for a way to be able to stop the expansion. By waiting for an opportunity that comes for war against Athens‚ Sparta is not very reluctant and could even be considered eager to enter an altercation‚ however key individuals such as Pericles convinced the Athenians that allowing allied states to become free was a sign of weakness. In addition‚ he convinced them that Sparta was no match and could not win a long-term war against the great Athenian navy. He stressed the need for Athens
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The Ideal and the Realty of Classical Athens Discovering the Western Past Introduction: Athens during the fifth century B.C. is often identified as one of the main sources of Western values and standards. Later Europeans and Americans regarded the Athenians as the originators of democracy‚ drama‚ representational or realistic art‚ history‚ philosophy‚ and science. At different times over the past 2‚500 years they have attempted to imitate this "Golden Age" of classical Athens in everything from
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Explain the methods used by the Athenians to transform the Delian League into the Athenian Empire. (25 marks) There is certainty no evidence to suggest that the Athenians had any long-term plans‚ in the years 479-470 BC‚ to change the Delian League into an empire‚ although from the beginning the potential to develop into an imperial power were there. Because from the beginning‚ Athens had considerable power as she was the permanent hegemon.The most important aspects involving the transformation of
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The Peloponnesian War was a gruesome battle between two hated city states in Ancient Greece. This War was fought against two leagues‚ the Peloponnesian League and the Delian League. The Peloponnesian League led by Sparta and included other powerful Greek city states who had the best military in Greece. The Delian League led by Athens and other city states would have a terrific navy since the city states were located near the Aegean Sea. But times were not always like this. Due to the Peloponnesian
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invasion” (1.14.3. P.12)‚ and the city fortifications – made it unconquerable to direct attack. This concept laid the basis for the Athenian strategy – defense at land and offense at sea. In the light of the preparation to the war the Athenian general Pericles “gave the citizens some advice on their present affairs… They were not to go out to battle‚ but to come into the city and guard it‚ and get ready their fleet‚ in which their real strength lay.” (2.13.2. P.98). Protected from the land attacks by long
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religious practices but political usage as well. The Parthenon symbolized Athenian wealth and power and was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. After the Persian invasion destroyed these temples in 480 BC‚ it was ordered by the Athenian leader Pericles to construct the current standing temple of Athena. Athena is known for the goddess of wisdom‚ courage‚ inspiration‚ law and justice‚ civilization‚ strength‚ and strategy. It was believed that she helped the Greeks conquer the Persian Empire‚ thus
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