Ancient Civilizations and Mediterranean Power

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Course Outline

  1. Athenian Democracy & Pericles' Reforms
  2. Citizenship & Political Participation
  3. Delian League & Treasury Transfer
  4. Roman Empire & Augustan Foundations
  5. Augustus & Principate System
  6. Roman Expansion & Frontier Defense
  7. Mediterranean Trade & Cultural Exchange
  8. Civilizations & Cross-Cultural Interactions
  9. Religious Conflicts & Schisms
  10. Crusades & Christian-Muslim Conflicts
  11. Ottoman Conquest & Jihad

1. Athenian Democracy & Pericles' Reforms

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Athenian Democracy: A direct form of democracy in ancient Athens where citizens participate actively in decision-making through assemblies and councils.
  • Pericles: Influential Athenian statesman (c. 495–429 BC) who expanded democracy and strengthened Athens’ political and military power.
  • Misthos: A stipend or salary paid to public officials and jurors, enabling poorer citizens to participate in politics.
  • Dikasteria: The Athenian jury courts, where citizens served as jurors, emphasizing judicial participation.
  • Citizenship: Defined in Athens as being born to citizen parents (father and mother), establishing political rights and responsibilities.
  • Ligue de Délos: A maritime alliance led by Athens to defend against Persia, which later became a tool for Athenian imperialism.

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1. What does Pericles' reform of introducing the misthos primarily signify in the context of Athenian democracy?

2. Who was the influential Athenian statesman known for expanding democracy and serving as strategos 15 times in the 5th century BC?

3. What is the primary role of citizenship and political participation in a democratic society?

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Athenian Democracy — key features?

Direct citizen participation in decision-making.

Athenian Democracy — definition?

Direct democracy with citizen participation.

Citizenship — Athens?

Born to citizen parents, exclusive of women and slaves.

Pericles — role?

Expanded democracy and Athens' power.

Delian League — treasury transfer?

Moved to Athens in 454 BC, signifying dominance.

Misthos — purpose?

Paid public officials to include the poor.

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