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CHAPTER 4.3
Athens
Economy driven by maritime trade, silver mining, and the labor of enslaved people
Family life: a patriarchal unit that included not only parents and children but also enslaved workers and sometimes extended relatives.
Athenian women lived highly restricted lives compared to men or their contemporaries in Sparta. Their status was legally defined as minors, requiring a male guardian to represent them in all legal and public matters.
learning was the foundation of Athenian democracy. Education aimed to produce "well-rounded" citizens capable of participating in government, debating laws, and defending the city.
Pelopponesian War
Sparta feared Athens, tensions grew, and war broke out.
Athens was weakened by disease, war losses, and bad decisions, and ultimately lost the war.
Sparta won, Athens fell, and all of Greece was left weakened.
Persian Wars
The Persian Empire controlled the Ionian Greek cities. The Ionian cities attempted a revolt with the help of the Athenian navy. They were unsuccessful, but their attempt made the Persian ruler, Darius, seek revenge.
Greek city states defeated the Persian Empire, the Greek city-states were now independent, led to a "Golden Age" of culture and democracy.
Delian League
an ancient Greek military alliance, led by Athens, formed in 478 BCE after the Persian Wars to protect Greek city-states from Persia
Pericles
Pericles was a famous leader of ancient Athens who helped the city reach its peak of power and beauty. His time in charge is called the "Golden Age" because of all the great art and thinking that happened then.
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