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What was one of Pericles' strategies to promote the democratic spirit?
What was one of Pericles' strategies to promote the democratic spirit?
- Enforcing a strict class-based system
- Building a new, larger public theatre (correct)
- Decreasing the participation of the poorest in society
- Abolishing the practice of paying jurors
What was the impact of Pericles' policies on serving on juries?
What was the impact of Pericles' policies on serving on juries?
- Encouraged even the wealthiest to serve on juries
- Discouraged civic participation
- Limited jury service to the middle class
- Encouraged even the poorest to participate (correct)
How did Pericles contribute to the Athenian democracy?
How did Pericles contribute to the Athenian democracy?
- He established an oligarchic system
- He spread and glorified democracy (correct)
- He centralized all decision-making power
- He limited the power of the ordinary citizens
What event led to the downfall of Athens' glorious experiment with radical democracy?
What event led to the downfall of Athens' glorious experiment with radical democracy?
How did Athens' allies react to the rule of Athens?
How did Athens' allies react to the rule of Athens?
What characterized the period of radical democracy in Athens?
What characterized the period of radical democracy in Athens?
What was one of the key differences between Cleisthenes and Pericles regarding democracy?
What was one of the key differences between Cleisthenes and Pericles regarding democracy?
How did Pericles contribute to the legacy of Athens as an ideal civilization?
How did Pericles contribute to the legacy of Athens as an ideal civilization?
What role did Pericles play in the political life of Athens during his leadership?
What role did Pericles play in the political life of Athens during his leadership?
How did the Peloponnesian War impact Athens?
How did the Peloponnesian War impact Athens?
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