The Golden Age of Athens was ruled by Pericles. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "A". Pericles was born in 495 BC and died in 429 BC. He is considered as one of the greatest and the most influencial statesman of the Greeks. He was also a great orator and the general of Athens. Pericles had an eye for literature and arts and so he promoted both of them during his time.