Pericles and Socrates
How did Pericles describe democracy?
"It is the move away from the tyrants of the past"
What would Pericles say to people who did not wish to participate in politics?
"You're an idiot"
What was the penalty given for his "crime"?
Capital Punishment (death)
What did Socrates argue against in Athens? (Pick 2)
Choosing people by lottery. The best people were not necessarily chosen The gods
Who was Pericles?
A general
Who was Socrates?
A philosopher
Pericles was an influential and powerful orator. What is an orator?
A speaker
Why was Socrates - by his own definition - a "good citizen."
He spoke freely what he believed to be the truth
Of our 4 pillars of democracy, which did Pericles believe Ancient Athens was most fair?
Justice
Who decided that Socrates was guilty of corrupting (making bad) the youth of Athens?
Pericles
What law did Pericles introduce that allowed greater participation in politics?
Slaves going through the Agora with a rope painted red to mark those who had to go to the assembly
Why did Pericles believe citizens lived in peace and order without force?
The Council of 500 was chosen by lottery
Did everyone in Athens who were committed to death necessarily die?
Yes
Who did Socrates mostly talk to?
Young people
