🏛️Athens transformed from a humble polis into a powerful empire.
⚔️Hubris and mistreatment of allies led to a devastating war with Sparta.
🏛️Athens remained a cultural and academic center despite its political and military decline.
💰Misuse of resources, such as building extravagant temples, contributed to Athens' downfall.
🔥The Fifth Century BCE was a turbulent time of wars, alliances, and shifting power dynamics in Greece.
What led to the rise of Athens as a powerful empire?
—Athens rose to power after its victory over the Persians in the Greco-Persian Wars.
What caused the war between Athens and Sparta?
—The war was caused by Athens' expansionist policies and its alliance with Argos, a rival of Sparta.
What were the consequences of Athens' hubris?
—Athens mistreated its allies, wasted resources, and triggered a devastating war, leading to its political and military decline.
Did Athens regain its former glory after the war?
—No, Athens never regained its former political and military relevance, although it remained a cultural and academic center.
What were some notable achievements of Athens during this period?
—Athens made significant cultural and academic advancements, including the construction of the Parthenon and contributions to philosophy, drama, and democracy.
00:00Athens rises from a humble polis to a powerful empire.
05:00The war between Athens and Sparta leads to Athens' downfall.
08:00Athens remains a cultural and academic center despite its decline.
10:00Athens' hubris contributes to its downfall.
13:00A 60-year period of relative peace follows the fall of Athens.
