of the city of Athens. He was a great supporter of the concept of democracy. Pericles guided Athens almost through the entire Peloponnesian War. Pericles promoted the arts and literature. This was a main reason Athens held the reputation of being the educational and cultural centre of the ancient Greek world. Pericles’ rule as a statesman in Athens is called the Golden Age of Pericles‚ and he was an eager supporter of democracy. He wanted all citizens of Athens to take an active part in politics
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people heavily influence the government’s decisions. The Athenian government was a democracy: everyone was equal under the law and “no man is kept out of public office by the obscurity
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Cleisthenes was known as the ‘father of democracy’ by many. Cleisthenes had reformed the government of Athens in 507BC. Cleisthenes goal was to further democratize the Athenian system of government. Pericles used Cleisthenes knowledge of democracy and formed in into his own understanding and ideas. At a young age Pericles had a good education and was taught by sophists and philosophers to perfect his public speaking ability. Pericles music teacher Damon who was an Athenian sophist reasoner trained him for
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there is much more to stand for being Athenian. The people from Athens were very proud of their city and their duties‚ regardless of the speech given by Pericles. Due to the awful causes‚ the content was very influential and it was dedicated directly to the Athenian people to assure them that the fallen did not die in vain. Pericles persuaded the people to keep fighting for what they believe‚ fight for freedom and democracy which was the duty of every Athenian citizen.
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solitary people that were simple but strong. Also‚ they were very protective‚ and fearful of other city-states trying to weaken the government through new ideas. On the other hand‚ Athenians were cultured and artistic people. They had creative minds‚ and loved to socialize with other city-states to spread new ideas. Athenians and Spartans had many diversities and differences‚ thus causing the Peloponnesian War that had tragic effects which impacted Greece for many years. In the beginning‚ Athens and
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Classical Athens had a democracy‚ stated in document four. As Pericles put it‚ “its administration is in the hands‚ not of a few‚ but of the whole peoples [Doc. 4]”. Any citizen of Athens was allowed into the Athenian Assembly‚ in which members may speak of anything they wish (provided they could handle and control a crowd). But‚ when they say ‘citizens’‚ they mean free men at least 18 years of age whose parents were also citizens [Doc. 8]. These citizens made up a sixth of the Athenian population‚ well
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1. What was required for an adult male to become a citizen of Athens? A Roman male? The requirements for an adult male to become a citizen of Athens was you parents had to be free-born Athenians and had to be completely educated and two years of military training. The requirements for Roman mate to become a citizen your parents were married in certain areas of Roman Empire and you parents were born a citizen. Also‚ you have limited rights and could own property‚ but not vote or public office. 2
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Pericles uses the speech of the Funeral Oration to promote Athens. He believed in his people and through this speech he was able to get the people to be proud to be Athenians. Athenians were very proud of their city and its customs. They had a great deal of respect for the warrior class and believed they were top members of their society. Warriors were classified as heroes. The funeral oration was to respect the ones who had died in battle or after battle to build this city into what it had become
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United States Bill Of Rights through the Principles of Personal Freedom‚Equality before the law‚and rule by majority.The speech was given to empower the Athenians after the death of many warriors by Spartians. Pericles’ funeral oration influenced the United States Bill Of Rights in Regard to personal freedom.One of the principles of democracy in Pericles’ Funeral Oration is personal freedom. Pericles said‚"The freedom which we enjoy in our government also extends‚to our ordinary life"This means
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choice of government. Athens used a direct democracy‚ in which all citizens are allowed to partake in government and making decisions for Athens‚ but all Athenian
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