History of the Peloponnesian War Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

For Athens in 425 BC, what funny thing happens on the way to Sicily? (from Book 4)

The fleet comes ashore and fortifies a base at Pylos in Sparta.

The Athenians come upon new triremes headed for Sparta and sink them.

The Spartans mistake Athenian ships for theirs and let them pass.

The Athenian fleet is blown off course and lands in Crete.

2.

What desecration of religious idols is charged to Alcibiades? (from Book 6)

Knocking over the statues of Athena

Setting fire to the temple of Apollo

The stoning of the Oracle at Delphi

The vandalism of the Hermae of Athens

3.

How do the Spartans react about their marooned troops? (from Book 4)

Spartans at home, eager to save their men, send peace envoys from Pylos to the Athenians.

Spartans charge Pylos on the blind side.

Spartans accept that their troops are lost.

Spartans recall troops from Corcyra to march against Pylos.

4.

In 422 BC, what is the financial condition of Athens? (from Book 5)

The treasury has been largely expended and private subscriptions and extra taxes have been utilized for military expansion.

Athenian wealth has grown far beyond what the Spartans had.

Athens is bankrupt and has to forego paying its soldiers.

The Athenian treasury is being supplied only from conquered territories.

5.

What happens when Athens attempts to invade Boeotia? (from Book 4)

The Boeotians escape to the mountains.

The oracle at Delphi forbids the invasion.

The Athenians run out of supplies and have to retreat.

They suffers a disastrous defeat.

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