The Peloponessian War & Story of Achilles Review

From what does the Peloponnesian War get its name?

• From the language spoken by the people fighting

• From the city-state that was conquered by Sparta

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

• From the general who started the war

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

• Corinth and Thebes

• Athens and Sparta

• Sparta and Corinth

• Thebes and Sparta

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

• Manyy of the soldiers deserted to enter themselves into the Olympic Games

When did the Peloponnesian War Begin?

• 431 BC

• 404 BC

• 300 BC

• 200 AD

How long did the first Peloponnesian War last?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

• 40 years

Which of the following best describes the war strategy of Athens?

• To meet the Spartans head on and destroy them in a ground battle

• To remain inside the walls of their city and use their superior ships to win the war

• To lay seige to Sparta and eventually starve them out of their city

• To use their new technological cannon to destroy the huge walls that protected their citizens

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

• Persia

• Rome

• Carthage

• Egypt

Who was Pericles?

• The King of Sparta

• The Patron god of the Spartans

• A famous warrior from Corinth

• A great general and leader of Athenss

What happend 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

• All the people in the city were put to death

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

What were hoplites?

• Greek soldiers

• A type of shield

• Ships used byt the Athenians

• Spartan Slaves