Chapter 9 2.1-2.3

Who wrote an account of the Peloponnesian War?

• Herodotus
• Plato
• Thucydides
• Aristotle

What was the role of Athens in the Peloponnesian War?

• Focused on military strength
• Declared war on Sparta
• Built a strong navy
• Enslaved women and children

What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War for the people of Athens?

• They signed a permanent peace treaty
• They conquered Sparta
• Many were enslaved
• They became wealthier

How did Athens use the money from the Delian League?

• To fund cultural festivals
• To strengthen their army
• To build a strong navy
• To support Sparta financially

When did Athens sign a temporary truce with Sparta?

• 421 BC
• 430 BC
• 431 BC
• 420 BC

How did Sparta primarily try to battle during the Peloponnesian War?

• Via land
• Through diplomacy
• With a strong navy
• Via water

What disease struck Athens during the Peloponnesian War?

• Typhoid fever
• Smallpox
• Malaria
• Cholera

What was the impact of the overcrowded city on Athens during the war?

• Increased trade opportunities
• Higher taxes for citizens
• Spread of disease
• Improved infrastructure

How did Athens try to battle during the Peloponnesian War?

• Via land
• With a strong army
• Through diplomacy
• Via water

What event marked the beginning of the Peloponnesian War?

• The Delian League disbanded
• Athens and Sparta signed a peace treaty
• Sparta declared war on Athens
• Athens declared war on Sparta