Chapter 29 The Golden Age of Athens. What were the major cultural achievements of Athens?
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Chapter 29The Golden Age of Athens
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What were the major cultural achievements of
Athens?
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What were the major cultural achievements of
Athens?
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Pericles, Leader of Athens
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Athens—City of Contrasts
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Greek Religion
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Greek Architecture
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Greek Sculpture
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Greek Drama
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Greek Philosophy
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Greek Sports
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What were the major cultural achievements of
Athens?• The Golden Age of Athens brought many achievements in ancient Greek
culture. • Pericles was a great leader who promoted both the rebuilding of Athens and
the growth of Greek culture and democracy.• The Greek worship of gods and goddesses was part of everyday life. Athens
was named for the goddess Athena. The Parthenon honored her. The temple at Delphi honored the god Apollo. The Greeks told myths, or stories, about their many gods.
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What were the major cultural achievements of
Athens?• The temples on the acropolis in Athens were examples of the Greek talent for
architecture. The lifelike marble statues made in workshops displayed the art of sculpture.• Athenians enjoyed dramas staged in large open-air theaters. Only male actors
performed. The Greeks also enjoyed discussing philosophy. Socrates was one of the greatest philosophers in Athens.• The Greeks competed in athletic events at the Panathenaic Games and the
Olympics. Events included races and combat sports.