THE ATHENIAN EMPIRE
The Great Peloponnesian War
Sparta
the growing Athenian Empire
stronger army
surrounded Athens
Athenian Empire
destroyed and the age of classical Greek culture too
better navy
behind the city walls
Economy and Society
women
expected to be good wives and take care of children
strickly controlled
take part in religious festivals
farming and trade
Daily Life in Classical Athens
Slavery was common in the ancient world
worked on public constructions projects
10,000 foreigners living in Athens
in the military service
Protection of the laws
the largest population of the Greek city-states
300,000 people living in Athens and the surrounding area
The age of Pericles
the center of Greek culture
Democracy
Should be proud of it
Not citizens
Male citizens
43,000 older than 18 years old
Vote on all major issues
governing assembly
Directly in government decision making