WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The so-called golden age of Athenian culture flourished under the leadership of Pericles (495-429 B.C.), a brilliant general, orator, patron of the arts and politician-”the first citizen” of democratic Athens, according to the historian Thucydides.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pericles, (born c. 495 bce, Athens-died 429, Athens), Athenian statesman largely responsible for the full development, in the later 5th century bce, of both the Athenian democracy and the Athenian empire, making Athens the political and cultural focus of Greece.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Greek city-state of Athens reached its Golden Age between 480-404 BCE. This era is also referred to as the Age of Pericles, for the Athenian statesman who led the city from 461 to 429 BCE. During its Golden Age, Athens, Greece was an artistic and intellectual hub.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pericles was the leader of Athens during its Golden Age, credited as being one of the most influential leaders during this time. It was under the leadership of Pericles that Athens flourished culturally, militarily, and financially.