Peloponnesian War-Newsela

What is the relationship between Sparta and Athens?

• They were at war, and Athens fought best on water while Sparta was best on land.

• Sparta and Athens fought in both Peloponnesian Wars, and Athens won both wars.

• Sparta was one of the strongest city-states, but Athens was not a powerful city-state.

• Spartan soldiers trained on sea to prepare for war, and Athenian soldiers trained on land in Persia.

What effect did getting blamed for damaging statues in Greece have on Alcibiades?

• He did not break the statues, and he didn't understand why he was accused.

• He was upset that his home turned against him, so he moved to Sicily.

• He was worried that people in Athens would think badly of him, so he went to Sparta.

• He did not think he would get a fair trial, so he joined the Spartan army.

Who won the Peloponnesian Wars?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Argos

The first Peloponnesian War was mainly between Athens and Corinth.

• True

• False

The Spartan became the leader of the Delian League.

• True

• False

Who was in charge of the Peloponnesian League?

• Athens

• Argo

• Sparta

What is a hoplite?

• a Greek Soldier

• A rabbit

• A game

• A store

The Spartan fought on land and the Athenian fought at sea.

• True

• False

The Aegospotami is a

• island

• river

• mountain

• village

In the end, Greece was conquered by King Phillip ll of Macedonia.

• True

• False