History of the Peloponnesian War Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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History of the Peloponnesian War Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Athens attempts to invade Boeotia?

2. At the time of the Athenian fortification of Pylos, what is happening in Corcyra?

3. What is the general title given to the first twenty-three paragraphs of Book One?

4. How are Spartan envoys able to get through the Athenian blockade of Mytilene?

5. According to Cleon, why does the attack at Sphacteria stall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the first major geographical area in the Peloponnesian War?

2. What was the significance of the Mytilenean revolt against Athens?

3. What was unusual about Spartan use of new methods of war?

4. How did Peloponnesian attacks on Attica in the summer of 428 BC affect Athens?

5. What military innovation appeared in 424 BC?

6. How did Athens respond to the attack on Attica?

7. What notable action did the Athenian fleet take in 425 BC on its way to Sicily?

8. What effort did Sparta make to get the Athenians out of Pylos?

9. What did Thucydides identify as the starting point of the war?

10. In 426 BC, what prevented the annual invasion of Attica by the Peloponnesian forces?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The most intriguing of the Greek generals of his day was Alcibiades. Trace his defections to Sparta, Egypt, and Persia before he was finally recalled at Samos and made commander of the loyal Athenian troops. Contrast Alcibiades with America's Benedict Arnold in terms of how extraordinary it was for Alcibiades to ever return to Athens.

Essay Topic 2

Write a paper about the social structure of Sparta. Discuss the Helots in terms of both their benefit to the country and their threat. Discuss the Perioeci and why they had special privileges that even Spartans did not enjoy. Discuss Sparta as a good example of a totalitarian form of government.

Essay Topic 3

From the book, and also from some research you do, describe the military uniform used by the Greeks during the time of the Peloponnesian War. In your description include such things as mobility and defensive armor. Explain why ultimately the uniform equipment failed to be effective against innovative weaponry.

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