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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a major upset to Athens during 447 through 446 BC?
(a) Political leadership in Athens splits into several factions.
(b) Persia finally defeats the Athenian army.
(c) Boeotia successfully revolts against Athens and regains her independence.
(d) Athenian military goes on strike for higher wages.

2. Where is the initial confrontation between Sparta and the Athenians?
(a) Spartan commandos infiltrate Athenian camps.
(b) The Athenians send an advance force into the Peloponnesian isthmus.
(c) A huge Peloponnesian army is assembled at the isthmus leading to Attica which is then invaded
(d) Sparta utilizes Persian ships to attack from the Aegean Sea.

3. What advantage does Athens have while Sparta occupies Attica?
(a) Sparta cannot get its troops across the rugged terrain.
(b) They are able to withstand a long seige.
(c) Athens has the resources to buy off the Spartan forces.
(d) They are able to go around the Spartan forces and snipe at the rear flanks.

4. Why is Sparta somewhat weakened at the start of the war?
(a) Sparta no longer has the services of vast numbers of Helots.
(b) Sparta is in the process of recruiting new troops.
(c) Sparta is also involved in a war with Persia.
(d) Sparta sufferes from a major famine.

5. Where is is the Peloponnesus itself?
(a) Just North of Attica
(b) In the Cyclades
(c) On the Northwestern coast of Greece
(d) The Southern tip of Greece

Short Answer Questions

1. By the end of Book Two, how widespread is the war?

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

3. What natural phenomenon affects the war at the same time as a failed peace envoy to Sparta?

4. What event in ca 479 BC gives rise to a period of prominence in Athens?

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

(see the answer key)

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