Question

the classical period is divided into three phases. the early classical period is marked by
a. the death of alexander the great in 323 bce.
b. the election of pericles and the beginning of the golden age.
c. the great wealth that flourished through the athenian cities.
d. the defeat of the persians in 480 bce.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a: The death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) marks the end of the Classical period and start of the Hellenistic period, so a is incorrect.
• Option b: Pericles' leadership and the Golden Age are part of the High Classical period, not Early Classical, so b is incorrect.
• Option c: The flourishing wealth in Athenian cities is not the marker of the Early Classical period's start, so c is incorrect.
• Option d: The defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE is a key event marking the beginning of the Early Classical period in Greek history.

Answer:

D. the defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE.