Life in Ancient Athens

In what year did the Peloponnesian War reach its fourth year?

• 415 BCE

• 404 BCE

• 431 BCE

• 427 BCE

Who were the main opponents in the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens and Sparta

• Athens and Corinth

• Sparta and Corinth

• Thebes and Sparta

What strategy did Athens use against Sparta's superior army?

• Naval blockades

• Hiring mercenaries

• Guerrilla warfare

• Retreating behind city walls

What was the profession of Archias?

• Blacksmith

• Painter of pottery

• Sculptor

• Potter

What was the role of Philon in Archias' household?

• Guard

• Cook

• Teacher

• Farmer

Where did the Ekklêsia meeting take place?

• Mount Olympus

• The Agora

• The Pnyx

• The Acropolis

What was the initial decision regarding the people of Mytilene?

• To grant them amnesty

• To execute all Mytileneans

• To impose heavy fines

• To banish them

What did Dexileia think about the decision made by the Ekklêsia?

• It was too lenient

• It was harsh and counterproductive

• It was just

• She had no opinion

What unprecedented event occurred before dawn after the Ekklêsia meeting?

• A public execution

• A second Ekklêsia meeting

• A declaration of peace

• A festival

What was the outcome of the second Ekklêsia meeting?

• Total forgiveness

• Execution only of the leaders

• Execution of all Mytileneans

• Exile of the leaders