A source-book of ancient history - The Search For Mecca

Studies 209
light of day. For we have compelled every land and every
sea to open a path for our valor, and have everywhere planted
eternal memorials of our friendship and of our enmity."
STUDIES
1. Give an account of the family of Pericles. Describe his personal
appearance. Who was his principal teacher, and for what was the
latter noted?
2. Why did Pericles hesitate to engage in politics? Why did he
take the popular side? Describe his oratory. Was he unsocial by
nature or on principle? Describe the government of Pericles. Give
a reason why it should not be called a democracy.
3. What money was used for building temples and other public
works? What objection was brought against this pohcy? How did
What evidence does Plutarch find of the
Pericles defend his policy?
former greatness of Athens? How does his remark illustrate the
fact that "archaeology confirms history"? What economic object
had Pericles in mind? What industries contributed to these works?
What is Plutarch's estimate of their artistic worth? Who were the
artists? Describe the Odeum. What was the Propylaea, and where
was it situated?
4. Find on the map the places from which all the charioteers here
mentioned came. Where did this race take place? Describe it in
your own language. Where was Crisa? What was done with the
dead body? What does Antigone talk with her sister about? What
stand does Antigone take? Contrast the sisters in character. What
gods are invoked as a help against the pestilence?
the spirit of the prayer?
What seems to be
5. State definitely how the Athenians promised to treat the Chalcidians.
What are to be the duties of Chalcis to Athens? What
cases were to be tried in Chalcis, and what cases appealed to Athens?
6. From this passage write out all you can concerning the opening
and procedure of the popular assembly. What was Justown aiming
at? Why did he dislike the negotiations with Persia? Explain the
negotiations with the Thracians. Why did Justown object to the
bargain? How did he force the adjournment of the assembly? What
is the historical value of this passage?
7. Why should the old man so love jury service? Do all the jurors