The Greek Gazzet
By: Mallory S
Pericles strengthened the government.
There is a question that many people do not know the answer thus question is "How did Pericles strengthen democracy?". I have been doing some studying in my social studies class and found out that Pericles strengthened the government by introducing reform witch is new laws and new things in life.
The 12 Olympians
Pericles
This is a picture of Pericles he is the one who strengthened the government and brought new things or reforms.
Slaves mining and growing crops
Back then they also had slaves to do work for the athens and they made great money!
The parthenon
Pericles greatest accomplishment was the construction of the greek temple Parthenon. They built the Parthenon to honor the goddess athena.
The 12 Olympians
There are 12 gods and goddesses the Greeks worshiped.
1. Zeus
King of the Gods
2. Hera
Queen of the Gods
3. Poseidon
The Sea
4. Hades
The Underworld
5. Hestia
Hearth/Home
6 Athena
Wisdom/War
7. Artemis
Moon/Hunt
8. Apollo
Light/Music/Prophecy
9. Aphrodite
Love/Beauty
10. Hephaestus
Fire/Forge
11. Ares
War
12. Hermes
Messenger/Divine Herald
The Search or Knowlage
Greek Science and Philosophy
The philosophers believed that people could use the powers of the mind and reason to understand natural events. The Philosophers changed the thinking of ancient Greeks by teaching the Athens and showed people the wonders of Philosophy.
Socrates
Socrates wanted people to consider the true meaning of qualities such as Justice and courage. they asked questions and made others think about there beliefs. but in 399 b.c Socrates was brought to trial the authorities said that he was dishonoring the gods and misleading young people. He did not make it he was sentenced to death, by forced suicide, he just drank poison and died.
Plato and Aristole
Socrates death cause a man by the name of Plato to mistrust the democracy. Plato wrote "society should be made up of 3 groups workers ,soldiers, and philosophers-rulers. After Plato founded a school in Athens called Academy ,that is where he taught students called Aristotle.The Aristotle believed that reason should guide them to the pursuit of knowledge. Plato and Aristotle continued to spread their believes by teaching others and fixing the government.
Those Greeks and there Arts!
The parthenon
Pericles greatest accomplishment was the construction of the Greek temple Parthenon. They built the Parthenon to honor the goddess Athena. it diapered long ago but there is still ruble and pieces of the temple were it was in history.
Dramas
Tragedy's were the most famous Greek plays. A Tragedy is a serious story that usually ends in disaster for the main character.
Comedies
Comedies were very funny to the Greeks. they were making fun of well known citizens and politicians and also made jokes about the customs of the day.
The Parthenon
Pericles greatest accomplishment was the construction of the Greek temple Parthenon. They built the Parthenon to honor the goddess Athena.. it diapered long ago but there is still ruble and pieces of the temple were it was in history.
1. How did Greek use the visual and dramatic arts in thier lives.
The Greeks started plays and drama. They did plays and dramas to tell stories and history from long ago. The Greeks used the visual and dramatic arts for entertainment, to praise the gods, architecture and sculptures. Some of the most famous plays were tragedy's, a serious story that usually ends in disaster for the main character. They also did comedies which are well known today. The Greeks started many things that are well known today so there are how the Greeks uses visual and dramatic arts in their life's.
My most favorite things about Greece!
About me!
Hi im Mallory a writer in training! I hoped you loved this article about the Greeks! Watch out for next weeks news! :) Please email me at my email!
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