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Pericles had the treasury of the anti-Persion confederation, which it led, shifted from Delos to Athens. He was then able to put it to Athens' exclusive use, and by maintaining a superior navy, was able to change the confederation to an Athenian Empire. As well as using the funds to maintain Athenian warships and hire crews, he diverted the annual tribute exacted from the Empire to looking after Athenians - the masses were supported by converting them to public employees and seamen. The funds also paid for the public buildings including the Parthenon etc. As a leader, he was buoyed by this partonage, and became benevolent dictator. This benevolence had another side in his embroilment of Athens and its empire in a 27 year fratricidal war with Sparta and its allies, which wrecked the overall power of Greece, leaving it open to Persian, then Macedonian, then Roman, then barbarian, and finally Turkish domination.
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How long did Pericles rule Greece?
Pericles ruled Anicent Athens
Was the rule for pericles a golden age for Athens?
Yes
How long did pericles rule over Athens last?
1 hour
How was the rule by thirty tyrants different from the rule under Pericles?
Be quiet
What term is used today is used for the art of Athens during the age of Pericles?
Classical Art
Under the rule of Cleisthenes Athens established a what?
Democracy
Highlight of Pericles' rule was?
A highlight of Pericles' rule was rebuilding the Athenian Acropolis, including the Pantheon.
. A highlight of Pericles' rule was?
A highlight of Pericles' rule was rebuilding the Athenian Acropolis, including the Pantheon.
A higlight of pericles rule was?
The fact that he did not 'rule'. He promoted democracy, and his ascendance as First Citizen occurred by his ability to give a lead, select beneficial courses of action for Athens and its people, and his persuasive ability.
How did pericles contribute to athenian greatness?
Under Pericles the economy thrived and the government became more democratic. Because of his skill and intelligence his time of rule is often known as the Age of Pericles. (He created direct democracy, jury, and stipend)
What was the highest of Pericles rule?
The fact that he did not 'rule'. He promoted democracy, and his ascendance as First Citizen occurred by his ability to give a lead, select beneficial courses of action for Athens and its people, and his persuasive ability.
Is true that under Peisistratus rule Athens developed the worlds first democracy?
no
