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What was the nickname for the period of Pericles' dominance in Athens?

The Golden Era (correct)

The Periclean Dynasty

The Age of Democracy

The Athenian Empire

What made Athens one of the most democratic governments in history?

Creation of the Delian League

Leadership of Pericles

Domination of city-states

Introduction of direct democracy (correct)

What was the main goal of Pericles in holding and strengthening the empire?

To expand territory for resources

To promote peace among city-states

To spread Athenian culture

To increase Athens' power and influence (correct)

What was the main reason behind Pericles using the money from the league’s treasury?

To beautify Athens Signup and view all the answers

What did the resistance from some cities in the Peloponnesus lead to?

Increased tension between Athens and Sparta Signup and view all the answers

How did Athens use its military might under Pericles' leadership?

To treat other members of the Delian League as part of the empire Signup and view all the answers

Why did Athens depend on overseas trade?

To obtain supplies of grain and other raw materials Signup and view all the answers

Why did leaders in both Athens and Sparta press for war instead of trying to avoid conflict?

They were confident that their own city had the advantage in the upcoming war Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did Athens have at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War?

Stronger navy and ability to launch sea attacks Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Pericles adopt to combat the stronger Spartan army?

Avoid land battles and wait for an opportunity to strike from the sea Signup and view all the answers

How did Sparta weaken Athens during the Peloponnesian War?

Invading Athenian territory and burning the food supply Signup and view all the answers

What was one advantage of Sparta's location inland during the Peloponnesian War?

Protection from foreign invasions via the sea Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Sparta's attempt to act as Greece's dominant power after its victory?

Sparta's wealth and resources were badly strained. Signup and view all the answers