Todays Questions

1. What were the effects of the Persian War on Athens? 2. How did the Democracy and the rebuilding of Athens influence Greek Culture?

Effects of the Persian War

Democracy is saved in Athens!! Athens needs to be rebuilt after Being burned down by the Persians

Most Famous Citizen of Athens:

Importance of Pericles

1. Greatest Public Speaker of his time. Like President Obama he could inspire people

Pericles Makes Athens for Everyone!

1. The rich had too much power, and he wanted to make society more equal 2. Wanted to make Athens a City for the People, where art, politics, and education were all important

The Acropolis

1. highest point in the center of the city 2. Usually contains temples, monuments and other important buildings

The Parthenon
At the center was the Parthenon- This was the temple of Athena This is the model for the Lincoln Memorial Contained a large gold statue of Athena

Revolution in Greek Arts

1. Greece saw a huge increase in Arts: a. Theater b. Sculpture& Paintings, c. Architecture (beautiful buildings)

Arts and the City

1. This was Caused by 2 things
1. Citizens in Athens had more education and more freedom to do art 2. Pericles wanted to create a city that people truly loved to live in