Thucydides and the Peloponnesian War

Thucydides and the Peloponnesian War

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores Thucydides' 'The History of the Peloponnesian War,' focusing on the Sicilian Expedition and its emotional impact on the Athenian army. It highlights Thucydides' timeless writing and the cyclical nature of history. The video covers the Peloponnesian War's background, Athens' naval power, and the consequences of Pericles' death. It also details the plague in Athens and the city's overextension in Sicily, leading to its downfall. The interconnectedness of historical events and their relevance today is emphasized.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the emotional state of the Athenian army after the naval battle?

Joyful and relieved

Confident and hopeful

Indifferent and apathetic

Despairing and distressed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Thucydides' intention for his work, 'The History of the Peloponnesian War'?

To entertain the immediate public

To create a fictional narrative

To provide a timeless historical account

To focus on myth and romance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main conflict in the Peloponnesian War?

Egyptian expansion into Greece

Persian invasion of Greece

Athenian and Spartan rivalry

Roman conquest of Athens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Thucydides approach the documentation of the war?

With a focus on myth and legend

With a passion for accuracy and factual detail

By highlighting his own achievements

By ignoring the geopolitical context

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in Athens' initial success in the war?

Their naval prowess and tactics

Their alliance with Persia

Their fortified land defenses

Their superior cavalry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of Pericles' death on Athens during the war?

It had no significant impact

It led to a decisive victory

It contributed to Athens' eventual defeat

It strengthened Athens' resolve

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the consequences of the Sicilian expedition for Athens?

Athenian victory and expansion

Strengthened alliances with Sparta

Overextension and eventual defeat

Discovery of new trade routes

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