History of the Peloponnesian War Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

It is sent to Mylitene.

It is lost in a freak storm.

It is defeated by the Peloponesian fleet.

It is victorious over the Peloponesian fleet.

2.

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

Sends new peace envoys to Athens.

Twice invades Argos.

Makes an alliance with Argos.

Gives command of their armies to Alcibiades.

3.

What desecration of religious idols is charged to Alcibiades? (from Book 6)

Knocking over the statues of Athena

Setting fire to the temple of Apollo

The vandalism of the Hermae of Athens

The stoning of the Oracle at Delphi

4.

For Athens in 425 BC, what funny thing happens on the way to Sicily? (from Book 4)

The fleet comes ashore and fortifies a base at Pylos in Sparta.

The Athenian fleet is blown off course and lands in Crete.

The Spartans mistake Athenian ships for theirs and let them pass.

The Athenians come upon new triremes headed for Sparta and sink them.

5.

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 surprise attack on Athens by Sparta and Syracuse

The arrival of a Persian fleet in the Aegean Sea

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

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