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History of the Peloponnesian War | Quiz

Thucydides
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1)

What happens to the Corcyran fleet? (from Book 3)

It is sent to Mylitene.
It is victorious over the Peloponesian fleet.
It is lost in a freak storm.
It is defeated by the Peloponesian fleet.
2)

What is the resulting military action after the revolt of Chios? (from Book 8)

A larger revolt involving more of the Delian League allies
A combined Athenian and Argive force achieves a victory at Miletus but then retires as a larger Peloponnesian relief force approaches.
A surprise attack on Athens by Sparta and Syracuse
The arrival of a Persian fleet in the Aegean Sea
3)

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 Athenian fleet is blown off course and lands in Crete.
The Athenians come upon new triremes headed for Sparta and sink them.
The Spartans mistake Athenian ships for theirs and let them pass.
4)

What action is Athens taking in Sicily and Italy? (from Book 3)

Athens is building new triremes to attack from the West.
Athens is establishing diplomatic relations in Sicily and italy.
Athens is raising additional armies.
Athenian troops capture a few small cities in Sicily and Locris in Italy.
5)

What happens to the Spartan offer of peace? (from Book 4)

Cleon wants to spy on Spartan strength first.
The Athenians do not like all the specifications of the peace.
Under the persuasion of Cleon, the Athenians reject Sparta's offer of peace.
The Athenians think the offer is a trap.
6)

How did Thucydides see the period of 422 to 421 BC? (from Book 5)

A time when no military operations are launched.
Part of a continuous military struggle with a lull included.
A period of rearmament for both sides
An era of more guerilla warfare
7)

What indicates Athens' former military superiority as late as 412 BC? (from Book 8)

Sparta is still unable to get beyond Attica.
Persia still considers Athens as a threat.
Small nations still look to Sthens for protection.
Athens still has a significant military force .
8)

After the demise of Athenian democracy, what political force gains control? (from Book 8)

A group of pro-Spartan sympathizers
The Helots rise to power.
The transient new government, referred to as the Four Hundred, rules by force.
Alcibiades returns and takes control of the government.
9)

What happens during the winter of 423 BC on the part of Sparta? (from Book 4)

Many of the spartan soldiers freeze to death in the mountains.
Brasidas gets ill and dies.
The Helots mount a successful counterattack on Sparta.
Brasidas mounts an unsuccessful attempt to recapture Potidaea.
10)

Why is it necessary for triremes to come ashore often? (from Book 4)

The triremes have no bathroom facilities.
The triremes need some of the weight reduced.
The crews need space to cook, sleep and relax.
The boats have to be repaired often.
11)

What does Sparta do in 414 BC? (from Book 6)

Sends new peace envoys to Athens.
Makes an alliance with Argos.
Gives command of their armies to Alcibiades.
Twice invades Argos.
12)

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.
Athens is bankrupt and has to forego paying its soldiers.
Athenian wealth has grown far beyond what the Spartans had.
The Athenian treasury is being supplied only from conquered territories.
13)

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

Spartans recall troops from Corcyra to march against Pylos.
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.
14)

How do the Athenians respond to the many defeats suffered in 414 BC? (from Book 7)

They continue to pour their resources and personnel into the Syracusan conflict.
They order the Athenian navy to return to Athens.
They refuse to believe that it is as bad as reported.
They recall Demosthenes and put him on trial.
15)

What natural phenomenon takes place in Italy in 426 BC? (from Book 3)

A meteor creates a vast crater in Italy.
A tsunami hits southern Italy.
Heavy rains and floods come that year.
Mt. Aetna eruptes.
16)

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

The vandalism of the Hermae of Athens
Setting fire to the temple of Apollo
Knocking over the statues of Athena
The stoning of the Oracle at Delphi
17)

What unusual plan does Syracuse put into operation against Athens? (from Book 7)

Syracusans build a fleet and attack the Athenian navy.
Syracusans lead land attacks.
Syracusans put out a rumor that the city has the plague.
Syracuse sends sick civilians into the Athenian ranks to spread disease.
18)

What ultimatum does Athens give to Melos? (from Book 5)

Build triemes for Athens or face an embargo
Surrender supporters of Sparta or face the consequences
Pay tribute or be wholly destroyed
Join the Delian League or remain neutral
19)

At first, what action by Athens signifies a lack of understanding of the defeat at Syracuse? (from Book 8)

They raise taxes and duties for military spending.
They vote to build more ships and press forward with the war.
They believe their allies will not desert them.
They launch an attack on Sparta.
20)

What happens in 411 BC to the Athenian democracy after the defeat at Syracuse? (from Book 8)

The democracy splits into three separate factions.
Athenian democracy collapses under the pressure of assassinations and military defeat.
Martial law is declared to restore order and democracy.
All the leaders resign in helplessness.
21)

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

The Athenians run out of supplies and have to retreat.
The oracle at Delphi forbids the invasion.
The Boeotians escape to the mountains.
They suffers a disastrous defeat.
22)

How does Thucydides write about important speeches and rhetoric during his time? (from Book 6)

He asserts a knowledge about the thoughts of individuals at key moments within the history.
He has a good imagination for what is being thought and said.
As a scribe, he is actually present for most of the important speeches and negotiations.
He interviews important principal characters in the political area of his day.
23)

Where is Thucydides writing his History of the Peloponnesian War? (from Book 5)

In the Library of Alexandria
In Sparta
In exile
Underground Athens
24)

Why is Alcibiades not brought to trial immediately after the vandalism for which he is blamed? (from Book 6)

The government is slow to collect evidence.
Many people do not believe he has anything to do with it.
The fleet leaves and he goes with it.
The statute of limitations runs out.
25)

What happens to the annual raids on Attica in 426 BC? (from Book 3)

The Peloponnesian army is prevented from ravaging Attica by a series of earthquakes.
Athens is ready for Sparta at the Attica border.
The Spartans decide to try something else.
They are postponed because of a lingering winter.
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