During the fifth century BC, Athens and Sparta were arguably the two most powerful Greek poleis (city-states). But while few primary sources survive from Sparta, the Athenians’ love of public documentation in a variety of media has left us with an abundance of written and archaeological sources. Using at least THREE of the material sources above, write a 2-3 paragraph main post describing your reaction to the city of Athens and your experience living in the city or visiting it from the perspective of ONE of the following individuals:

A leading Athenian statesman (you can be Pericles himself, if you’d like!)
A merchant who is an Athenian citizen
A merchant who is a citizen of another Greek city-state, and is visiting Athens for business
A poor Athenian resident
A foreign vase-painter living and practicing his trade in Athens
An Athenian citizen’s wife
A slave of an Athenian citizen
An Athenian farmer living in one of the villages outside the city walls
A confused Spartan citizen in town for a diplomatic mission

In the ancient Greece, commerce is considered as the major income sources. Both the tradesmen and the merchants were indulged in doing commercial activities. "Merchant" is a term which is referred to the skilled businessmen or the craftsmen who is in control of the general business and therefore, they are called as the traders. Traders includes jewelers, sculptors, painters, architects, stonemasons, bakers and many more.

The ancient Athens city was very beautiful and well maintained city. It is highly developed and civilized. Business and commerce is the main source of income during those in Athens city.

In ancient Greece, children of the merchants played with toys made of mud and clays, learned with private tutors nut in modern days, the children of the merchants went abroad to get good quality education. In the modern days, only the businesses that have been operating with free men.