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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. What are many Syracusans advocating prior to the arrival of Gylippus?

2. What does Sparta do in 414 BC?

3. What military plan is put into effect in response to Nicias' request?

4. Who arrives in Sicily and changes the course of the conflict with Athens?

5. What unusual plan does Syracuse put into operation against Athens?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Alcibiades respond to his recall to face charges of blasphemy?

2. During the so-called peace of Nicias, what marked the military conflict between Athens and Sparta?

3. What design changes in the new Peloponnesian triremes made them more effective against the Athenian navy?

4. How did Syracuse put the Athenian forces on the defensive?

5. What commonly held belief did Thucydides reject but observed its impact on the war?

6. What happened to the dialogue between Melos and Athens?

7. What unusual event transpired at Amphipolis in 422 BC and how did Thucydides view the results?

8. What shift in the balance of power occurred immediately after the disastrous defeat of the Athenian army and navy at Syracuse?

9. What was so alarming about the revolt of Chios?

10. Besides a war history, what value is placed on the History of the Peloponnesian War?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a detailed description of the trireme. Look up pictures of these interesting ships in the library or the internet. In the description, include information about how they were used in battle and under what conditions they used sails to propel the vessel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the Peloponnesian war, the Greeks read messages into natural phenomena and consulted oracles. To this day, religion often plays a significant role in military action. Write an essay about religion and warfare.

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