ancient greece西方文明史 古希腊 课件.ppt

Work for the Men and Women Usually worked in the morning then went to the gymnasium in the afternoon. Slaves did the heavy work—one third of the population. Women spent making time at home, cooking and making wool cloth. Upper class Athenian men spent time in the symposium—basically a drinking session followed by a banquet. Women were not allowed. The discussed literature, philosophy, and public issues. * John 3:16 * Aspasia As some freedom became allowed for some classes of women, she invited women into her home and gave them advice on home, education, and how to gain more freedom. Her recommendations to women for more responsibility in society led to charges against her She was charged with “impiety” (disloyalty to the gods) but was acquitted. * John 3:16 * The Peloponnesian War With the ongoing threat of the Persians, Athens formed the Delian league of city-states for protection…Sparta would not participate. The treasury was kept on the sacred island of Delos. The League freed the Ionians from Persian rule, cleared the seas of pirates, and fostered (promoted and helped) trade. * John 3:16 * The Athenian Empire Athens transformed the Delian League into an Athenian empire. Athens began to dominate other city-states The empire required the use of the same coins and made other changes that were for all city-states to adopt * John 3:16 * The Conflict The Peloponnesian War lasted from 431 B.C. to 404 B.C. Sparta formed an alliance against Athens. They didn’t have a navy but used money the Persians gave them for giving Ionia back to the Persians to buy ships and prep for war. The Spartan-led alliance eventually destroyed the Athenian fleet and laid siege to Athens itself. The Athenians surrendered in 404 B.C. * John 3:16 * The Conflict Athens developed many problems A disease—probably typhus--killed a third of its population Pericles died from the disease Athens couldn’t come to a decision about making peace with Sparta Athenian allies switched sides and joined t