Friday, February 5, 2016

Page 139 Questions 3,4,5
3.  What steps did Pericles take to strengthen democracy in Athens?
Pericles increased the number of public officials who were paid salaries.  Now poorer people could take office, because before the jobs didn't pay so only the rich had time for a job that doesn't pay.  He introduced direct democracy, a form of government where citizens rule directly and not through representatives. He also used money from the Delian League to beautify Athens.
4. What were the battle strategies of Athens and Sparta in the Peloponnesian War?
Pericle's strategy was to avoid land battles with the Spartan army, and wait for an opportunity to attack Sparta and its allies from the sea.  The Spartans eventually marched into Athenian territory.
5.  Why do you think some of Athenians found the teaching of Socrates so disturbing?
Because most Athenians back then praised and worshiped their gods, so if someone when Socrates was going around, and talking against the gods, some Athenians got angry about him disrespecting their gods.

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