Exploring the Dynamics of Athens, Sparta, and the Peloponnesian War

The video explores the historical context that allowed Alexander the Great to conquer Greece. It begins with Athens' prosperity and democratic system under Pericles, highlighting cultural and economic growth. The narrative then shifts to the Peloponnesian War, detailing the conflict between Athens and Sparta, and its devastating aftermath. The rise of Macedonia is discussed as a consequence of Greek city-states' distractions. The video concludes with a call for viewer engagement.

What type of democracy was practiced in ancient Athens?

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Representative democracy

Who was the ruler of Athens during its time of prosperity after the Persian Wars?

• Pericles

• Leonidas

• Socrates

• Alexander the Great

What was one of Pericles' major contributions to Athens?

• Building a strong navy

• Rebuilding the city with new temples and monuments

• Establishing a monarchy

• Conquering Sparta

Why did Athens need to trade with other city-states and colonies?

• They needed more soldiers

• They had a surplus of food

• They lacked enough land to grow sufficient food

• They wanted to spread their culture

What was the Delian League initially successful in doing?

• Establishing a new form of government

• Defeating Sparta

• Conquering Rome

• Driving Persia from Greek territories

What caused the Delian League to fail?

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

• Athens treating other members as subjects

• Persian invasion

What strategy did Pericles use to avoid open field battles with Sparta?

• Attacking Spartan allies

• Forming an alliance with Persia

• Keeping his men inside the city walls

• Building a stronger navy

What major event significantly weakened Athens during the Peloponnesian War?

• A naval defeat

• A massive earthquake

• A plague that killed a third of the population

• A betrayal by their allies

What was one of the reasons for the eventual defeat of Athens in the Peloponnesian War?

• Sparta's alliance with Persia

• Athens' superior navy

• Athenian civil unrest

• Sparta's weaker army

What allowed Macedonia to rise as a threat to the Greek city-states?

• Their advanced technology

• The distractions and decline of the southern city-states

• A powerful navy

• An alliance with Persia