Ancient Athens and the Peloponnesian War

What year did the Peloponnesian War begin?

• 431 BCE

• 445 BCE

• 427 BCE

• 422 BCE

Which two city-states were primarily involved in the Peloponnesian War?

• Sparta and Thebes

• Athens and Corinth

• Athens and Sparta

• Corinth and Thebes

What role did Philon have in Archias' household?

• A general servant

• A cook

• A teacher for the son

• A pottery assistant

Who could participate in the Ekklêsia meetings in Athens?

• Only men with military training

• Only elected officials

• Both men and women

• All residents of Athens

What was the main topic of the Ekklêsia meeting attended by Archias?

• Economic reforms

• War strategies

• Fate of Mytilene

• Religious ceremonies

What was the main reason for the harsh initial decision against Mytilene?

• Betrayal during war

• Religious differences

• Economic competition

• Political rivalry

What initial decision was made regarding the people of Mytilene?

• Grant them autonomy

• Enslave only the leaders

• Execute all Mytileneans

• Only fine them

How did Archias feel about the decision made in the first Ekklêsia meeting?

• He was confused

• He opposed it

• He was indifferent

• He agreed with it

What was the outcome of the second Ekklêsia meeting about Mytilene?

• Continued enslavement

• Execution of all citizens

• Execution of only the leaders

• Full pardon for all

What urgent action was taken after the second meeting?

• A new law was written

• A celebration was planned

• A ship was sent to stop the execution

• Taxes were raised