Effects of the Peloponnesian War

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How did the Greeks manage to defeat the Persians at Marathon?

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They launched a surprise attack.

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What was the Delian League?

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An alliance of Greek city-states for protection against Persia.

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What did Pericles do to strengthen democracy in Athens?

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Paid public officials, allowing more citizens to participate.

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What was one major effect of the Peloponnesian War on Greece?

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Weakened Greece, making it vulnerable to invasion.

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Who was the leader of Athens during its Golden Age?

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Pericles

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Why did some city-states become unhappy with Athens’ leadership in the Delian League?

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Athens used League money for its own purposes.

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How did geography help the Greeks at the Battle of Thermopylae?

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The narrow pass limited the Persian army’s numbers.

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What was the main cause of the Peloponnesian War?

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Conflict over control of the Delian League.

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What led to the Ionian Revolt against the Persians?

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Heavy taxes imposed by Persia.

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Why were the Persian Wars important for the Greeks?

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They united the Greek city-states against a common enemy.