Religion,Philosophy,and the Arts
KobeM
Since Pericles was a member of an aristocratic family he supported democracy .He introduced reforms that strengthened democracy. Also he changed to have the city pay a salary to its officials. This meant poor citizens could hold public office.The last thing of his accomplishments was the construction of the Parthenon.
Athenian Silver
An ancient Athenian silver coin bearing an owl, a symbol of the city.
Citizenship Vase
A vase depicting citizenship in Athens.
Parthenon
The temple was built to honor the patron,or protector,of Athens,the goddess Athena.
Greek Gods
About The Gods
The Greeks built temples wherever they lived.The gods had human forms and human characteristics but one main difference between humans and gods and goddess is that they are immortal meaning living forever but humans do not.The King of the gods was the mighty Zeus. Greeks.Greeks honored the gods by prayers blessings and Gifts.The family of gods were Zeus,Hera,Apollo,Artemis,Athena,Ares,Aphrodite,Hermes,Poseidon,and Demeter.
The Search for Knowledge
The Three Greek Philosophers
These were the philosophers(Socrates,Plato,and Aristotle.)
All of the thinking the change was that Greeks should guide the pursuit of knowledge.
Socrates and the Values of Athens.
Socrates asked questions that made others think about their beliefs.He wanted goodness and wisdom to cover Athens.
Plato and Aristotle and their beliefs
Plato taught students and wrote that society should be made up into groups,soldiers,workers and philosophy rulers.Aristotle believed that reason should guide the pursuit of knowledge.
Visual and Dramatic Arts
Parthenon
Was a temple to the goddess Athena.It was made from marble.It was a 40 feet building and was special for the gods.
The arts
The Greeks used dramas,and comedies to show the Greeks thinking,personality and the reeks wisdom.the Greeks put on tragedies.These were serious stories that ends in a disaster.
What I enjoyed
I enjoyed learning their arts,life,and their beliefs