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Greek Democracy Golden Age Age of Pericles 461-429 B.C. Pericles Wise Power 32 years Skillful Politician Inspiring speaker Respected general 3 Goals of Pericles’ Strengthen Athenian Democracy Hold strengthen empire Glorify Athens How? 1. Stronger Democracy Increase # of paid public officials Before only wealthy could hold office Now everyone could Result: most citizens engaged in government Direct Democracy Citizens in rule directly not through reprehensive 2. Athenian Empire Enlarge: Wealth Power Strengthen navy Why? 200 ship navy Location to sea Needed trade 3. Glorifying Athens $ used to