Question

athens
another great greek city-state was athens. it was located northeast of sparta, about a two-day trip away. farming and trade
were at the center of the athenian economy. athenian farms lacked sufficient land to grow enough food to support the city-
state. although athenians grew some grain, they had to import more from other places. athens built a large fleet of ships to
trade with colonies and other city-states in the mediterranean world. during the 400s b.c., athens led the greek world in trade.
the form of government practiced by the athenians is called direct democracy (dih · mah · kruh · see). in a direct
democracy, all citizens meet to debate and vote on government matters. in a representative democracy, such as the one we
have in the united states today, citizens elect a smaller group of people. this group represents them, makes laws, and
governs on their behalf.
under a leader named pericles, athens became a center of learning and the arts. pericles brought more ordinary athenians
into government. he erected new temples, monuments and statues throughout the city. pericles also supported writers,
artists, teachers, sculptors, and architects. philo
during the rule of pericles.
philosophers are thinkers who reflect on the mea
owledge. pericles called the
city \the school of greece.\
use the above passage to help you com
athens built a large fleet of ships to
athens government systems was a direc
pericles affected athenian democracy by
under pericles rule, athens was known for being
options:
allowing women to
participate,
opening it to more
ordinary citizens
restricting it to the rich or
noble citizens.

Explanation:

1. For the question about how Pericles affected Athenian democracy, the passage states he brought more ordinary Athenians into government.
2. For the question about Athens' reputation under Pericles, the passage notes he called the city "the school of Greece" and it became a center of learning and the arts.

Answer:

1. Pericles affected Athenian democracy by opening it to more ordinary citizens
2. Under Pericles rule, Athens was known for being "the school of Greece" (a center of learning and the arts)