The Peloponnesian War | World History | Khan Academy

Who did the Greek city-states like Athens and Sparta fight together against in the 5th century BCE?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Persians

• The Macedonians

What was the main purpose of the Delian League when it was first formed?

• To help Sparta rebuild after an earthquake

• To go on the attack against the Persians

• To create an Athenian empire

• To form a peace treaty with Sparta

What event directly led to Sparta declaring war and starting the First Peloponnesian War?

• An earthquake in Sparta

• Athens forming an alliance with Megara against Corinth

• The Helot uprising

• Athens building a stronger navy

What was the first major action taken by the King of Sparta at the beginning of the Archidamian War in 431 BCE?

• He built a large navy to attack Athens by sea

• He invaded Attica, the region where Athens is located

• He signed a peace treaty with Athens

• He helped Athens fight against the Persians

What was the name of the peace agreement that was supposed to last 50 years but did not?

• Peace of Sparta

• Peace of Athens

• Peace of Nicias

• Peace of Syracuse

Which city did the Athenians try to attack in 415 BCE to expand their power, but failed?

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Syracuse

• Megara

During the third phase of the Peloponnesian War, who helped the Spartans defeat the Athenians?

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

• The Persians

• The Macedonians

What was the final outcome of the Peloponnesian War in 404 BCE?

• Athens won and became more powerful.

• Sparta won, and Athens surrendered.

• Both Athens and Sparta formed a new alliance.

• The war ended with no clear winner.