Pericles

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Pericles born?Circa 495 BC
2. When did Pericles die?429 BC
3. Where was Pericles born?Athens, Greece
4. What is Pericles known for?Transformed the Delian League into an Athenian empire, solidifying Athenian hegemony
5. What is the primary role?Statesman and general of Athens
6. What is the political philosophy?Championed and expanded Athenian democracy, though sometimes criticized as a populist

Hegemony: Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.
Delian League: An alliance of Greek city-states, led by Athens, formed to continue fighting the Persian Empire.
Peloponnesian War: A major conflict between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies, fought from 431 to 404 BC.
Populist: A political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.