I. Answer the following question in essay form.

According to Pericles in his funeral oration, what sets Athens apart from its neighbors and adversaries? As described here, what are the guiding principles of Athenian democracy? How does Pericles characterize his fellow Athenians and their contributions to the citys glory? What obligations does Pericles believe Athenians citizens have to the state?

The Funeral Oration of Pericles at https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/pericles-funeralspeech.asp