The Rise and Fall of Athenian Power in Ancient Greece

The video explores the rise and fall of Athens, highlighting its early insignificance, rise to power through the Persian Wars, and eventual downfall due to hubris and the Peloponnesian War. It covers the development of Greek city-states, the formation of the Delian League, and Athens' imperialistic actions that led to conflict with Sparta.

What was the primary political system in early Greek city-states before the advent of democracy?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Aristocracy

Which battle marked a significant victory for Athens against Persia, boosting its prestige?

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Plataea

Who was the Athenian general known for his strategic foresight during the Persian Wars?

• Pericles

• Xerxes

• Themistocles

• Leonidas

What was the Delian League initially formed to do?

• Promote trade among Greek states

• Defend against future Persian invasions

• Establish a common currency

• Unify Greek religious practices

How did Athens' behavior change as it gained power through the Delian League?

• It withdrew from international affairs

• It focused on cultural development

• It started to dominate and exploit other Greek states

• It became more democratic

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Delian League?

• To promote democracy

• To defend against Persian threats

• To unify Greek religious practices

• To establish trade routes

What was Sparta's main strategy during the Peloponnesian War?

• Forming alliances with Persia

• Destroying Athenian farmland

• Direct attacks on Athens

• Naval blockades

Which event marked the end of the Peloponnesian War?

• The Peace of Nicias

• The alliance between Sparta and Persia

• The Sicilian Expedition

• The Battle of Marathon

What was a significant consequence for Athens after the Peloponnesian War?

• It became the leading power in Greece

• It formed a new alliance with Persia

• It lost its political and military influence

• It expanded its empire further

Which Greek historian documented the survival story of 10,000 Greek mercenaries?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Xenophon

• Plutarch