Title: Chapter 9 Review Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 9 Review
Who was Pericles? What kind of government did he introduce?
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Ancient Greece GS 11

Content: How have achievements by ancient Greeks in architecture, government, and sports influenced today's world? Many buildings today contain aspects of ancient Greek architecture, particularly columns. Many modern governments are based on democratic principles and practices first begun by ancient Greece. Most countries of the world participate in the Olympic Games, which originated in ancient Greece. How did Athens become a powerful empire after
the Persian Wars? After the Persian Wars, Athens and other Greek city-states formed an alliance called the Delian League, which Athens led. Pericles used funds from the league to build and expand Athens's navy and dominate the Mediterranean. Eventually, the other city-states became
part of the Athenian empire. Why did the Greeks make offerings to the gods
and goddesses they worshipped? The Greeks believed that they must keep the gods and goddesses happy, otherwise they would become angry and interfere with their lives.