History of the Peloponnesian War Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

The Helots rise to power.

A group of pro-Spartan sympathizers

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

Alcibiades returns and takes control of the government.

2.

What happens to the Corcyran fleet? (from Book 3)

It is victorious over the Peloponesian fleet.

It is sent to Mylitene.

It is defeated by the Peloponesian fleet.

It is lost in a freak storm.

3.

What happens when Athens attempts to invade Boeotia? (from Book 4)

The oracle at Delphi forbids the invasion.

They suffers a disastrous defeat.

The Boeotians escape to the mountains.

The Athenians run out of supplies and have to retreat.

4.

What is the resulting military action after the revolt of Chios? (from Book 8)

A larger revolt involving more of the Delian League allies

A combined Athenian and Argive force achieves a victory at Miletus but then retires as a larger Peloponnesian relief force approaches.

The arrival of a Persian fleet in the Aegean Sea

A surprise attack on Athens by Sparta and Syracuse

5.

Why is it necessary for triremes to come ashore often? (from Book 4)

The triremes have no bathroom facilities.

The crews need space to cook, sleep and relax.

The triremes need some of the weight reduced.

The boats have to be repaired often.

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