Greece's Golden Age

Question 1

According to Pericles, what differentiates Athens from its neighbors? Check all that apply.

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Athens has a government where power is shared by many.; Athens serves as an example to other cities.

Question 2

What is the main idea of the underlined phrase?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People who live in Athens are fighting to protect their privileged way of life.

Question 3

What is Pericles saying in the underlined phrase?

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The men of Athens are virtuous, just as the city of Athens is.

Question 4

Why did Pericles focus on the greatness of Athens?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to show that protecting Athens is a cause worth dying for

Question 5

According to Lincoln, why was the sacrifice made by the soldiers at Gettysburg worth the price they paid?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They died to protect American democracy.

Question 6

What characteristics of democracy does Pericles present in this quote? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People are elected to public office based on merit, not privilege.; The law guarantees fairness to everyone in personal disagreements.

Question 7

What idea are both men expressing in these passages?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The men who died in battle were brave and honorable.

Question 8

In what way does this quote prove that Greece had a lasting impact on the world?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It shows the long-lasting influence of democracy.

Greece's Golden Age Answers