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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 424 BC, how does Sparta change its military methods?

3. What happens to the Corcyran fleet?

4. What happens after the Athenian fleet arrives in Corcyra?

5. Why does Thucydides say that Sparta chose to go to war against Athens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Thucydides' attitude toward so-called supernatural occurrences?

2. What was the political situation between Athens and Sparta by 451 BC?

3. What was Thucydides' reaction to the aftermath of the Corcyran revolt?

4. What indication by 428 BC suggested that military tactics were changing?

5. After the battle for Pylos, what happened to the Spartan survivors?

6. What was the significance of the Mytilenean revolt against Athens?

7. How did Pylos actually become an Athenian stronghold in Sparta?

8. Rather than meet the Peloponnesian land forces head on, what was Pericles' recommendation?

9. What was happening in 432 BC between Athens and Sparta and what was its true purpose?

10. How did Athens respond to the attack on Attica?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the book, and also from some research you do, describe the military uniform used by the Greeks during the time of the Peloponnesian War. In your description include such things as mobility and defensive armor. Explain why ultimately the uniform equipment failed to be effective against innovative weaponry.

Essay Topic 2

Using information about motives and prejudices among both the Spartans the Athenians, write a paper about the absurdity of war. Evaluate what was actually accomplished from the Peloponnesian War. Include your assessment of war in general.

Essay Topic 3

Successful generals often rise to great political power. Write an essay about the events leading to the political power of Demosthenes, Cleon, and Alcibiades. In your essay, contrast the way each of these managed to gain their position.

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