History of the Peloponnesian War Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Sparta do in 414 BC? (from Book 6)

Twice invades Argos.

Sends new peace envoys to Athens.

Makes an alliance with Argos.

Gives command of their armies to Alcibiades.

2.

How do the Spartans react about their marooned troops? (from Book 4)

Spartans at home, eager to save their men, send peace envoys from Pylos to the Athenians.

Spartans accept that their troops are lost.

Spartans recall troops from Corcyra to march against Pylos.

Spartans charge Pylos on the blind side.

3.

How does Thucydides write about important speeches and rhetoric during his time? (from Book 6)

He asserts a knowledge about the thoughts of individuals at key moments within the history.

He interviews important principal characters in the political area of his day.

As a scribe, he is actually present for most of the important speeches and negotiations.

He has a good imagination for what is being thought and said.

4.

What action is Athens taking in Sicily and Italy? (from Book 3)

Athens is raising additional armies.

Athens is building new triremes to attack from the West.

Athenian troops capture a few small cities in Sicily and Locris in Italy.

Athens is establishing diplomatic relations in Sicily and italy.

5.

After the demise of Athenian democracy, what political force gains control? (from Book 8)

Alcibiades returns and takes control of the government.

The Helots rise to power.

The transient new government, referred to as the Four Hundred, rules by force.

A group of pro-Spartan sympathizers

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