Classical Greece was largely characterized by distinctive artwork, patriarchal leadership, and extensive trade as a result of both outdated and modern technologies. The origins of Classical Greece stemmed from the once Archaic period and died out because of constant wars and political conflict. Ancient Greek dialects have since been embedded into modern languages along with still relevant architecture and crafts. The Parthenon, built for the goddess of wisdom, Athena, displayed the power of Greece. Originally built to replace a former temple of Athena, marble columns and a limestone roof help to further display Greece's dominance. The columns are arranged close together to create the illusion of stability and structure. Unfortunately, time has peeled away the paint and weathering has caused the original state to depreciate. The expensive paint and intricate detail was just another tactic Greece used to project their power. Up until the …show more content…
One of the greatest leaders of Athens, Pericles, succeeded in completing the full development of democracy. Pericles ruled under a direct democracy, a type of democracy that allows adult male citizens to veto on the passing or veto of legislative or executive bills. After Pericles death, the Greek state struggled to maintain its democracy. The Peloponnesian War from 431 BCE to 404 BCE marked a turning point in Greece. The war, fought by the empire of Athens and the Peloponnesian League of Sparta, resulted in the rise of the Thirty Tyrants. As a result, the Thirty Tyrants seized democracy in Athens. Finally, in 336 BCE, Alexander III of Macedon, or Alexander the Great, succeeded his father to claim the throne of Greece. Alexander the Great, arguably the best military leader, conquered a countless number of empires, creating one of the largest empires ever. Greece's politics have evidently changed during the Classical era and creating more problems for