1. What does Pericles' reform of introducing the misthos primarily signify in the context of Athenian democracy?
2. What is the primary role of citizenship and political participation in a democratic society?
3. How does the transfer of the Delian League's treasury to Athens compare to other historical resource transfers in alliances or empires?
Athenian Democracy — key features?
Direct citizen participation in decision-making.
Citizenship — Athens?
Born to citizen parents, exclusive of women and slaves.
Delian League — treasury transfer?
Moved to Athens in 454 BC, signifying dominance.
Athenian Democracy — definition?
Direct democracy with citizen participation.
Pericles — role?
Expanded democracy and Athens' power.
Misthos — purpose?
Paid public officials to include the poor.
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