Peloponnesian War

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“[1] Mythology played an important part in Greek religion.

[2] They shared stories of Gods and Goddesses and passed them on from generation to generation.

[3] The myths explained how the actions of Gods and Goddesses affected their everyday lives.

[4] These stories would explain how things came to be in nature and in human life” (Ancient Greece Stations, 8).

Which sentence(s) best support(s) the topic sentence, “Ancient Greek mythology helped to explain how the world was created”?

• Mythology played an important part in Greek religion.

• They shared stories of Gods and Goddesses and passed them on from generation to generation.

• The myths explained how the actions of Gods and Goddesses affected their everyday lives.

• These stories would explain how things came to be in nature and in human life”

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“[1] Alexander III of Macedon served as King of Macedonia from 336 to 323 B.C.

[2] Alexander went on to conquer Persia and Egypt, his kingdom extending from the Mediterranean to the border of India.

[3] He is regarded as one of history’s brilliant military leaders and most powerful rulers” (Alexander the Great, 1).

Which sentence best support the topic sentence, “Alexander the Great expanded his kingdom across three continents”?

• Alexander III of Macedon served as King of Macedonia from 336 to 323 B.C.

• Alexander went on to conquer Persia and Egypt, his kingdom extending from the Mediterranean to the border of India.

• He is regarded as one of history’s brilliant military leaders and most powerful rulers

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“Zeus was the God of thunder and lightning, and was the king of all Gods. Hera was the Goddess of marriage and childbirth and was Zeus’s wife. Athena was the Goddess of wisdom, and Poseidon was the God of the sea. Sailors often prayed to Poseidon for protection” (Ancient Greece Stations, 8).

Based on the information in the passage, you can conclude that the Ancient Greeks believed:

• Gods affected parts of their everyday lives.

• They could call on their gods for help and safety.

• There were many gods in charge of many things.

• The gods had no impact on Greek life.

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According to the the Ancient Greek Stations, “Started as an Athletic Festival to honor Zeus, the Olympics included wrestling, long jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and running. Winners from each city-state were treated as heroes” (6).

What could you infer from the excerpt?

• The Grecians had many festivals.

• The games of Ancient Greece eventually became the Olympics of the modern world.

• Heroes were treated very well in Greek society.

• None of the sports used in the ancient Olymipics are still played today.

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What were the main regions involved in the Peloponnesian War as shown in the map?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Persian

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What were the main causes of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta?

• Tension between city-states

• Economic rivalry

• Territorial disputes

• Cultural differences

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What were the main events that led to the weakening of Athens during the Peloponnesian War?

• A plague struck Athens

• Fighting continued until 404 BCE

• Athens attempted to help an ally on Sicily

• A fire broke out in Athens

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What was the outcome of the battle in 405 BCE led by Spartan general Lysander?

• The Athenian fleet was defeated

• The Spartans won the battle

• The Athenians surrendered

• The battle ended in a draw

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What event is depicted in the image where Lysander has the walls of Athens demolished?

• The fall of Athens

• The construction of the walls

• The rebuilding of Athens

• The siege of Athens

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What was the impact of Sparta taking over the Athenian empire?

• It led to the suspension of democracy

• It resulted in the return of democracy

• It caused Philip II to conquer all of Greece

• It had no significant impact

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Choose the answer that correctly labels the body of water for symbol A on the map below.

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

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Peloponnesian War

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Advantages for Sparta

• Military Culture

• Strong Navy

• Strong Army

• Financial Support from allies

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Advantages for Athens

• Military Culture

• Strong Navy

• Strong Army

• Financial Support from allies

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Disadvantages for Sparta

• Weak Navy

• Army not as well trained

• Plague

• Social Unrest and Panic

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Disadvantages for Athens

• Weak Navy

• Army not as well trained

• Plague

• Social Unrest and Panic

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Allies with Sparta

• Peloponnesian League

• Delian League

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Allies with Athens

• Peloponnesian League

• Delian League

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Key Victories for Sparta

• Plataea

• Amphipolis

• Lesbos Rebellion

• Sicily

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Key Victories for Athens

• Plataea

• Amphipolis

• Lesbos Rebellion

• Sicily

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Effects of the war on Sparta

• Victorious

• Defeated

• Military Weakened

• Culture Wounded

• More likely to be invaded

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Effects of the war on Athens

• Victorious

• Defeated

• Military Weakened

• Culture Wounded

• More likely to be invaded