the classical period is divided into three phases. the early classical period is marked by \na. the death of…

the classical period is divided into three phases. the early classical period is marked by \na. the death of alexander the great in 323 bce. \nb. the election of pericles and the beginning of the golden age. \nc. the great wealth that flourished through the athenian cities. \nd. the defeat of the persians in 480 bce. \n\nplease select the best answer from the choices provided \n\na \nb \nc \nd

the classical period is divided into three phases. the early classical period is marked by \na. the death of alexander the great in 323 bce. \nb. the election of pericles and the beginning of the golden age. \nc. the great wealth that flourished through the athenian cities. \nd. the defeat of the persians in 480 bce. \n\nplease select the best answer from the choices provided \n\na \nb \nc \nd

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

  • Option a: The death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) marks the end of the Classical period and start of Hellenistic, so incorrect.
  • Option b: Pericles' era is part of the High Classical, not Early Classical, so incorrect.
  • Option c: The "great wealth" description is not the marker for Early Classical.
  • Option d: The defeat of Persians in 480 BCE marks the start of the Early Classical period in Greek history.

Answer:

D. the defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE