During the 5th Century B.C., the Athenians’ government, religion, and architecture were three of the most important aspects of their polis. The Athenians had a very good understanding of government, literature, and science, and had more influence on our civilization than any other people in history. The Classical Period in Greece lasted 150 years from 480 to 300 B.C. This is when ancient Greek civilization was at its’ peak. Athens’ population was about 300,000 people. The Athenians …showed first 75 words of 1143 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1143 total…set out the framework for later cultures to build upon. Our respect for democracy, laws, and human rights comes directly from the achievements of the Athenians of the 5th Century B.C. “Future ages will wonder at us, as the present age wonders at us now.” Pericles, Athenian statesman, in a funeral speech during the Peloponnesian War. 431-404 B.C.E. This could be the reason that we are interested in learning about this civilization.