read an excerpt from Athenian historian Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War in Greece, often referred to asPericles' Funeral Oration After reading this excerpt, pretend you're a teacher using the Pericles' Funeral Oration primary source to teach your students about the city-state of Athens and how Athenians viewed their role in Greece.

• What can this source tell your students?
• What are its benefits and limitations as a source compared to the other primary sources in your text?