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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Thucydides create his own chronology for his history?
(a) He wants to exert influence over the Grecian calendar.
(b) He clearly intends it for a wider readership than just the Athenians.
(c) He is not sure of exact dates during the war.
(d) There is a unified calendar of which he does not approve.

2. During the winter of 421 BC, what happens with the Boeotians?
(a) They begin arming for an offensive in the spring.
(b) They are once again defeated by Athens.
(c) They capitulate to Sparta and avoid a massacre.
(d) They refuse an alliance with Sparta and make new ones of their own.

3. What marks the period of the peace of Nicias from 421 to 413 BC?
(a) Military buildups which precluded an skirmishes at all
(b) Several major battles between Athens and Sparta
(c) Economic growth of both Athens and sparta
(d) Minor but constant friction between Athenian and Spartan interests

4. What success does Cleon have during the time of Book 5?
(a) Cleon is elected to lead the country for life.
(b) Cleon negotiates a cease fire with Crete.
(c) Cleon leads an Athenian expedition to Thrace where he recaptures some areas formerly subjugated by Sparta.
(d) Cleon succeeds in reguilding the Athenian war machine.

5. What happens between Sparta and Athens in 423 BC?
(a) A truce of sorts
(b) A major battle in Attica
(c) The exchange of prisoners of war
(d) A time out to bury their dead

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the annual raids on Attica in 426 BC?

2. After the war begins, what diplomatic success does Athens have?

3. Who is the first Athenian to suggest fortifying Pylos?

4. Where is the Attica-Euboea-Boeotia area of Greece?

5. What catastrophic event leads to the revolt of the Helots?

(see the answer key)

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