Lesson 7: The Peloponnesian War
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Option B: What Happened to Pericles?When the Peloponnesian War began, Athens was led by Pericles, one of the city's most powerful and capable generals. A year later Pericles was out of power and soon afterwards he was dead. What happened to Pericles? How did he fall so far so fast? Your job is to find out.
Research the Internet and find the answers to these questions. Write your answers in full sentences. (10 marks)
1. What did Pericles do which made him unpopular with the people of Athens? (3 marks)
2. What action did the Athenian government take against Pericles? (3 marks)
3. What did Pericles do next? (2 marks)
4. How did Pericles die? (2 marks)
When you are finished this activity, submit it to your instructor for marking.