Ο Περικλής και ο Πελοποννησιακός Πόλεμος

What was one of Pericles' significant contributions to Athens during his rise to political leadership?

• Leading the Athenian army to conquer Sparta

• Implementing a grand building program in Athens

• Establishing a new democratic constitution

• Negotiating a lasting peace treaty with Persia

How did Pericles respond when accused of squandering public funds for Athens' building projects?

• He denied the accusations and ordered the accuser's arrest

• He offered to pay for the projects himself if he alone received the glory

• He immediately halted all construction projects

• He called for a public referendum to decide the matter

What was the outcome of the Samian War for Samos?

• Samos became an independent ally of Athens

• Samos was completely destroyed by the Athenian forces

• Samos was forced to demolish its walls, surrender its fleet, give hostages, and pay war expenses

• Samos successfully repelled the Athenian invasion and maintained its oligarchy

Which of the following events directly contributed to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War?

• The Athenian intervention in the conflict between Corinth and Corcyra

• Pericles' expedition to the Euxine Pontus

• The construction of the Parthenon in Athens

• The alliance between Athens and Persia

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What was Pericles' primary strategy for Athens during the initial Spartan invasion of Attica?

• To engage the Spartan army in a decisive land battle.

• To fortify the city walls and attack Sparta by sea.

• To surrender Attica to the Spartans to avoid further conflict.

• To seek an alliance with other Peloponnesian states against Sparta.

How did the Athenians react when the Lacedaemonians plundered their countryside in 431 BC?

• They praised Pericles for his foresight in fortifying the city.

• They demanded Pericles lead them out to fight the Spartans on land.

• They immediately launched a naval attack on the Peloponnesian coast.

• They sought a truce with the Lacedaemonians.

What major disaster struck Athens in 430 BC, severely impacting its population?

• A massive earthquake destroyed much of the city.

• A devastating plague, exacerbated by overcrowding within the city walls.

• A devastating fire that burned down a significant portion of Athens.

• A successful Spartan siege that breached the city walls.

What did Pericles state was his greatest achievement shortly before his death?

• He had successfully built the Parthenon and other magnificent structures.

• He had never caused any Athenian to wear black clothes because of him.

• He had won nine war trophies as a victorious general.

• He had maintained Athens' naval supremacy throughout his leadership.