THE GOLDEN
AGE


A Golden Age is a time of peace and prosperity. The Golden Age in Ancient Greece was from 477 to 431B.C. Pericle’s ruled during the Golden Age in Greece. His specific policies were to strengthen the Democracy, strengthen Athenian Empire, and to Glorify Athens.

Strengthen Democracy
A. Pays Government workers so everyone can serve
B. Poorest citizen could serve if elected

Strengthen Athenian Empire
A. Organize Delian League
B. Athens dominated city-states


Glorify Athens
A. Greatest Greek artists and architects create magnificent sculpture
B. Classical art