WHI.5 Ancient Greece Guided Reading #3

Which description best captures the primary cultural focus of Sparta during the Peloponnesian War?

• An austere society centered on militarism

• A society devoted to artistic innovation and philosophy

• A community known for maritime commerce and naval tactics

• A democracy focused on public debate and literature

What was a major military disadvantage for Sparta compared to Athens in the Peloponnesian War?

• A less effective navy

• A smaller network of financial allies

• A shortage of experienced infantry soldiers

• An overreliance on democratic decision–making

How did the alliance structure of Athens, through the Delian League, contribute to its war effort?

• It provided essential financial support and resources

• It unified various city–states under a shared military code

• It fostered a tradition of local artistic patronage

• It encouraged the spread of democratic ideals throughout Greece

In what way did the plague around 430 BCE influence Athenian society during the Peloponnesian War?

• It weakened morale and disrupted leadership

• It accelerated the development of naval technologies

• It strengthened political unity among the allies

• It enhanced cultural exchanges with neighboring states

Which statement best compares the military strengths of Athens and Sparta?

• Athens excelled in naval power while Sparta was dominant on land

• Both city–states prioritized strong navies over land forces

• Sparta focused on trade and diplomacy, whereas Athens built a formidable army

• Athens and Sparta equally emphasized both naval and land military techniques

Which of the following battles is mentioned as a significant Spartan victory during the Peloponnesian War?

• Plataea

• Marathon

• Thermopylae

• Salamis

What role did the Isthmus of Corinth play in the structure of Sparta’s Peloponnesian League?

• It connected central Greece with the Peloponnesian region, enhancing control over land areas

• It served as a primary naval base for launching maritime operations

• It was the central meeting point for deliberating on cultural issues

• It marked the border where Athens collected tribute from allies

Which aspect of the Delian League’s support was most crucial to Athenian efforts during the war?

• Financial backing from its allies

• Provision of additional infantry for ground battles

• Cultural exchange programs with coastal states

• Construction of defensive fortifications along the Aegean

What long–term impact did the Peloponnesian War have on Greece as a whole?

• It led to a lasting period of internal stability and unity

• It enhanced the economic prosperity of every Greek city–state

• It weakened overall military defenses and set the stage for later invasions

• It initiated a golden era of artistic and literary achievements

How did Alexander the Great’s early tutelage under Aristotle contribute to his later accomplishments?

• It provided him with a broad intellectual and strategic foundation

• It instilled in him a deep commitment to Spartan military traditions

• It focused his interests solely on the study of mythology and art

• It led him to prioritize naval strategies over land conquests