Axis Age/ Golden Age in Greece

My name is Shveeny Bokos, i lived in the Golden Age of Greece in 495 BC to 429 BC who i had a Q and A with Pericles.

Q- After what event did the Golden Age in Greece start?
A- It started after the Greeks won their war with the Persians around 448 BC, this ended the fear and allowed the Greeks to settle down and focus on art and developing a strong economy.

Q- Explain the Persian War.

A- The Persians tried taxing the city-states, so Darius I sent advisor to all of Greece, but Athensa and Sparta refused and killed the Persian advisors. So Darius took his army to Marathon, 26 miles from Athens. Where the Persians lost the battle. Then a runner ran all the way to Athens to tell the Athenians, and said "nike" which means victory.

Q- What are some things that you realized you needed to have, to have a Golden Age?
A- We needed to unite all of Greece to make one country instead of having many city-states, and create at powerful navy and army in case if the Persians tried to attack again.

Q- What are some things you built in your Golden Age?
A- We built temples, theaters, buildings and everything. We liked art so we focused on it. And we had very strong pieces of literature, and poetry.

Q- How did the Golden Age end?
A- it ended after the Peloponnesian War, a war between Athens and Sparta for more power.