THE ATHENIAN EMPIRE

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THE ATHENIAN EMPIRE

The Great Peloponnesian War

Sparta

the growing Athenian Empire

stronger army

surrounded Athens

Athenian Empire

destroyed and the age of classical Greek culture too

better navy

behind the city walls

Economy and Society

women

expected to be good wives and take care of children

strickly controlled

take part in religious festivals

farming and trade

Daily Life in Classical Athens

Slavery was common in the ancient world

worked on public constructions projects

10,000 foreigners living in Athens

in the military service

Protection of the laws

the largest population of the Greek city-states

300,000 people living in Athens and the surrounding area

The age of Pericles

the center of Greek culture

Democracy

Should be proud of it

Not citizens

Male citizens

43,000 older than 18 years old

Vote on all major issues

governing assembly

Directly in government decision making