Peloponnesian War

What happened to Athens after the Persian Wars?

• Athens became weaker and lost influence.

• Athens emerged more powerful and expanded its influence.

• Athens remained the same with no change in power.

• Athens was destroyed by the Persian Empire.

What did Athens do with the Delian League?

• Athens dissolved the Delian League.

• Athens transformed the Delian League into their own empire.

• Athens ignored the Delian League.

• Athens joined the Peloponnesian League.

Why did Sparta and its allies form the Peloponnesian League?

• To support Athens in its expansion.

• To compete with the Persian Empire.

• To counter the growing power of Athens.

• To establish trade routes with Persia.

Why was the Delian League formed by Athens?

• To defend against Persia.

• To conquer new lands.

• To trade with other city-states.

• To build a new city.

How did other city-states begin to view Athens as a result of its actions with the Delian League?

• As a friendly ally.

• As a neutral party.

• As an empire, not an ally.

• As a weak city-state.

When did the war between Athens and Sparta begin?

• 431 BCE

• 500 BCE

• 300 BCE

• 200 BCE

Who led the Peloponnesian League?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Persia

• Rome

What was the Peloponnesian League made up of?

• City-states opposing Sparta

• City-states opposing Athens

• City-states supporting Persia

• City-states supporting Rome

What did each side believe about the other during the war?

• They were allies

• They were a threat to Greek freedom

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive

What was one of the main strengths of Athens during the war?

• Strong army

• Strong navy

• Land-based power

• Support from the Peloponnesian League