Ancient Greece: Delian League and Athenian Empire

They began to decline and there were many conflicts among the upper and lower class.

After the war what happened to the city states?

They replaced the city states money with Athenian money and they interfered with the politics of the other city states.

How did Athens influence the other city states?

Building on the threat of a Persian invasion, Athens promised protection in exchange for power and wealth.

How did the Delian League become the Athenian Empire?

Members paid the cost of a navy which was built and controlled by Athens.

How did the League work?

After 30 years, Athens surrendered.

How did the Peloponnesian War end?

Athens attacked one of Sparta's allies so Sparta declared war.

How did the Peloponnesian War start?

Art, philosophy & literature.

What 3 subjects reached new heights during the Golden Age of Athens?

They rebelled and returned to a democratic government.

What did Athens do after becoming an Oligarchy?

He rebuilt AThens by using the money donated from the Delian League.

What did Pericles do?

They set up an Oligarchy of 30 aristocrats.

What did the Spartans do to Athens after they won the War?

It was conquered by Philip the II of Macedonia.

What happened to Greece after internal conflicts weakened the government?

The Parthenon

What was Pericles special building project?

Parallel, fortfied walls that connected Athens with its seaport five miles away.

What was a Long Wall?

A defensive alliance created to stop any future Persian threats.

What was the Delian League?

Secure supply lines.

What was the benefit of a Long Wall?

It was the Temple of Athena, goddess of wisdom and war

What was the projects purpose?

1/4 of Athens population died because of war and plague.

What were the consequences of the Peloponnesian War?

Island of Delos

Where was the League's headquarters?

Pericles

Who was the First Citizen of Athens?