Peloponnesian War

From what does the Peloponnesian War get its name?

• From the language spoken by the people fighting

• From the river where the largest battle was fought

• From the city-state that was conquered by Sparta

• From the general who started the war

• From a peninsula where many Greek city-states are located

What were the main two Greek city-states that were fighting during the Peloponnesian War?

• Corinth and Thebes

• Athens and Sparta

• Sparta and Argos

• Delphi and Rome

What happened that weakened Athens during the First Peloponnesian War?

• Many of their ships were sunk in a huge storm

• They were attacked by the Persians

• There was a plague in the city that killed many people including their leader

• Many of their soldiers deserted to go to the Olympic Games

What former enemy did Sparta turn to for help during the Second Peloponnesian War?

• Rome

• Athens

• Carthage

• Persia

• Egypt

What happened to Athens after they lost the war to Sparta?

• The city was completely destroyed including all the temples and buildings

• The people were sold into slavery

• The walls were torn down, but the city and people were saved by the Spartans

• Nothing because Athens did not lose the war

Which city-state gained power before the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Ionia

Who lost the Peloponnesian War?

• Sparta
• Delos
• Persia
• Athens

Why did other city-states become angry with Athens?

• Athens took control of the Delian League's money and used the money for its own benefit.

• The Delian League changed from a military alliance to an empire ruled by Athens.

• They interferred with other city-states.

• All of the above.