The Rise and Fall of Athenian Democracy

What was a major theme in ancient Greek myths that also played a significant role in Athenian history?

• Comedy

• Love

• Tragedy

• Hubris

Which battle marked a surprising victory for Athens against Persia?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Plataea

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Thermopylae

What was the primary purpose of the Delian League?

• To promote trade among Greek city-states

• To establish Athenian dominance over Greece

• To defend against Persian invasions

• To overthrow Spartan leadership

How did Athens misuse the funds of the Delian League?

• By constructing temples with no strategic value

• By funding educational reforms

• By building defensive walls

• By investing in the Athenian navy

Which city did Sparta ally with, leading to heightened tensions with Athens?

• Delos

• Thebes

• Corinth

• Argos

What strategy did Sparta use to provoke Athens during the Peloponnesian War?

• Destroying Athenian farmland

• Forming alliances with Persian forces

• Assassinating Athenian leaders

• Naval blockades

What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War for Athens?

• Athens expanded its empire further

• Athens lost its political and military power

• Athens and Sparta formed a lasting peace

• Athens gained control over Sparta

What was the fate of the Athenian Empire after the Peloponnesian War?

• It maintained its power but shifted focus to culture

• It became a protectorate of Persia

• It expanded to include more Greek city-states

• It was completely dismantled by Sparta

What was a significant cultural contribution of Athens after its military downfall?

• The Parthenon

• Democracy

• Philosophy and Academia

• The Olympic Games

Who led 10,000 Greek mercenaries into the heart of Persia?

• Alexander the Great

• Xenophon

• Cyrus the Younger

• Darius III