The Peloponnesian War

Athens controlled all the city states because they controlled the Delian League. Sparta then started the Peloponnesian War with Athens. After many years, Sparta won. Athens had many years of violence. This made them start to question the world around them. People who ask questions are philosophers. This is what made three famous philosophers who are Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle.


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Pericles

The Golden Age

A Golden age is a time of peace and prosperity. The leader of the Golden age was Pericles. One thing he did was strengthen Democracy. He increased public officials who were paid salaries. He also strengthened the Athenian Empire. He used money to glorify Athens.



How did Pericles strengthen the Democracy?