The Trial of Socrates

Xenophon and Plato.

Impiety (lack of reverence for the gods) and corrupting the young.

Pericles led Athens from 460 to 429 B.C. and the city enjoyed a time of great prosperity under his leadership.

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<p>Xenophon and Plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The writings of Xenophon and Plato, who kept good lecture notes and were present at the trial and death of Socrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pericles led Athens from 460 to 429 B.C. and the city enjoyed a time of great prosperity under his leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impiety (lack of reverence for the gods) and corrupting the young.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides insight into who he was, what he stood for, and why ancient Athens is important to the study of Western civilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Xenophon and Plato.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Under the statesman Pericles, who led Athens from 460 to 429 B.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The writings of his students, namely Xenophon and Plato, who kept good lecture notes and were present at the trial and death of Socrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers