History of Our World
Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts
How did Pericles strengthen democracy?
He introduced reforms that strengthened democracy. He made it possible for poor people to afford to hold public office. Pericles enforced the idea of democracy or the idea that the people govern themselves.
Partheneon
Pericles is most known for building the Partheneon.
Pericles
Pericles is known for many things.
Golden Age pottery
Pottery was famous in the Golden ages.
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Who are the gods?
The Greek gods were supposedly immortal, meaning, or living forever. Each god was the aspect of something in the world (Ex: Demeter is agriculture, Zeus is lightning, and Hades is the underworld.) People made sacrifices to the gods to please them. Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
The Conquest for Knowledge
How did philosophers change the thinking of Ancient Greeks?
Philosophers taught that the Greek gods were not real. They believed that all natural events were able to be described with the mind. The Greeks did not like this, but over time, they believed it.
How did Socrates challenge the values of the people of Athens?
Socrates taught Greeks in their prime about the teachings of philosophy. One of his famous teachings was "know thyself".
How did Plato and Aristotle spread their beliefs?
Plat taught Aristotle and many other philosophers what Socrates taught him. together they spread philosophy all around Greece.
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The Partheneon
The Parthenon was a monument built by Pericles to honor the goddess Athena. It is now one of the Seven Wonders of the World. this monument is the oldest artifact about the Greeks.
What I liked about this
I liked making the flyer and putting info in it. It made me feel like I was making a book. I have always wanted to build a book.