Chapter 3 Documents Reflection

If I had to choose to live in either the Greek, Chinese or Indian Empires, I would choose the Ancient Greek Empire. The Greeks of Athens were governed by Pericles in a democratic government. The Athenian people set good examples for another and try to stay away from rivalry. They have respect for their authoritative figures and the laws. The people seem to respect one another and his or her own property, so there is no quarrels or fights. The people of ancient Greece really seem comfortable in their country and are happy with their living-situations. For example in the passage, "...our homes are beautiful and elegant; and the delight which we daily feel in all these things helps to banish melancholy" (Strayer 147). This sounds like a place I would want to live in! Where all the people are happy and there is little violence and where people respect their country.