CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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Coins and weapons were made from gold
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At that time, most Athenians worshipped golden statues of gods
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Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time
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Because King Midas was in charge of Greece
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Detailed explanation-1: -Athens had conquered all of its neighboring city-states during that time, making it very rich. Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time. Who was the leader of Athens during the Golden Age?
Detailed explanation-2: -Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E called Athens Golden age? Art, Science, and philosophy flourished during that time.
Detailed explanation-3: -A “golden age” is a time of peace, prosperity, and happiness, often when cultural activities like art or writing reach a peak. The Greek city-state of Athens reached its Golden Age between 480-404 BCE.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Golden Age of Greece got its name because that period of history is considered to be the height of Classical Greek civilization in terms of achievement. This period witnessed the production of many of the best works of architecture, art, literature, and philosophy.
Detailed explanation-5: -Pericles and the Athenian Golden Age The golden age of Athenian culture is usually dated from 449 to 431 B.C., the years of relative peace between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars.