Ancient Athens

What was the primary reason Athens fortified itself during the Peloponnesian War?

• Due to the plague

• To protect against the Spartan navy

• Unable to match Spartan land forces

• To match the Spartan army on land

What role did Archias have in Athenian society?

• A herald

• A pottery painter

• A slave

• A military leader

What was the initial decision regarding the people of Mytilene?

• Only tax them heavily

• Execute all Mytileneans

• Enlist them in the Athenian army

• Grant them independence

What change was made in the second meeting about Mytilene?

• Forgive all Mytileneans

• Execute only the leaders

• No change was made

• Increase their taxes

What urgent action was taken after the second meeting?

• A celebration was held

• A ship was sent to stop the first order

• All Mytileneans were pardoned

• A new leader was elected in Athens