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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the fourth major area where much of the early activity takes place?
(a) Macedon
(b) Kurdistan
(c) Kosovo
(d) Thrace

2. What puts a strain between Athens and Sparta after the revolt?
(a) After the revolt, Athens incorporates large portians of Spartan held territory.
(b) Athens supports the Helots against the leaders of Sparta.
(c) Athens sends troops to aid the Spartans but they refuse their help.
(d) Sparta begins to resent Athens because they do not send aid.

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

4. What did Sparta demand of her allies?
(a) To Take Trace and Macedon
(b) To surround Attica
(c) To build a massive fleet
(d) To send their troops to Sparta for training

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which political powers are at the epicenter of the Peloponnesian War?

2. After the Helot uprising in Sparta, what action does Athens take?

3. What are the most far reaching of the participants in the Peloponnesian War?

4. Where is is the Peloponnesus itself?

5. Who prevents the Athenian army from marching out to meet the Spartans?

(see the answer key)

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