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What were some of Pericles's achievements? Choose four correct answers.
What were some of Pericles's achievements? Choose four correct answers.
- He helped form the Peloponnesian League.
- He helped the spread of democracy. (correct)
- He rebuilt Athens after it had been ruined by the war. (correct)
- He ordered the building of the Parthenon. (correct)
- He defeated Sparta in a major war.
- He made Athens a center for learning and the arts. (correct)
How did being in the Delian League strengthen Athens? Choose three correct answers.
How did being in the Delian League strengthen Athens? Choose three correct answers.
- It protected Athens from other city-states.
- It gave Athens power over smaller city-states. (correct)
- It helped Athens build a strong navy. (correct)
- It gave Athens access to the Delian League's treasury. (correct)
- It helped Athens become allies with Sparta.
What caused Sparta to want to go to war with Athens?
What caused Sparta to want to go to war with Athens?
Sparta was worried that Athens was becoming too strong.
What caused other city-states to join Sparta in the war against Athens?
What caused other city-states to join Sparta in the war against Athens?
Which statement describes Sparta's strategy for the Peloponnesian War?
Which statement describes Sparta's strategy for the Peloponnesian War?
What made Athens difficult to attack directly?
What made Athens difficult to attack directly?
Why was it important for Athens to have a good navy?
Why was it important for Athens to have a good navy?
What effect did the Peloponnesian War have on democracy?
What effect did the Peloponnesian War have on democracy?
What effect did the Peloponnesian War have on the city-states?
What effect did the Peloponnesian War have on the city-states?
How did Pericles expand the Athenian navy?
How did Pericles expand the Athenian navy?
How did Pericles use the Delian League to Athens's advantage?
How did Pericles use the Delian League to Athens's advantage?
How did the Peloponnesian War impact Athens?
How did the Peloponnesian War impact Athens?
What advantage did Athens have during the Peloponnesian War?
What advantage did Athens have during the Peloponnesian War?
Under Pericles, how did Athens take a leading role in the Delian League?
Under Pericles, how did Athens take a leading role in the Delian League?
How did the Peloponnesian War begin?
How did the Peloponnesian War begin?
How did Pericles improve the Athenian Empire?
How did Pericles improve the Athenian Empire?
What was one of Pericles's goals?
What was one of Pericles's goals?
How did Pericles strengthen democracy?
How did Pericles strengthen democracy?
Why did Pericles rebuild Athens?
Why did Pericles rebuild Athens?
What were the responsibilities of members of the Peloponnesian League?
What were the responsibilities of members of the Peloponnesian League?
What contributed to Athens losing the Peloponnesian War?
What contributed to Athens losing the Peloponnesian War?
What advantage did Sparta have over Athens in the Peloponnesian War?
What advantage did Sparta have over Athens in the Peloponnesian War?
How did the Athenian government change after the Peloponnesian War?
How did the Athenian government change after the Peloponnesian War?
What was one effect of the Peloponnesian War?
What was one effect of the Peloponnesian War?
Which military tactic contributed to Sparta winning the Peloponnesian War?
Which military tactic contributed to Sparta winning the Peloponnesian War?
Why was a strong navy important to the Delian League in the Peloponnesian War?
Why was a strong navy important to the Delian League in the Peloponnesian War?
What advantage did Sparta have in the Peloponnesian War?
What advantage did Sparta have in the Peloponnesian War?
How did geography impact Sparta's military tactics during the Peloponnesian War?
How did geography impact Sparta's military tactics during the Peloponnesian War?
How did Sparta benefit from its location during the Peloponnesian War?
How did Sparta benefit from its location during the Peloponnesian War?
Which city was invaded first during the Peloponnesian War?
Which city was invaded first during the Peloponnesian War?
What were the peace terms established in the truce between Sparta and Athens in 421 BCE?
What were the peace terms established in the truce between Sparta and Athens in 421 BCE?
What was one of Pericles's achievements?
What was one of Pericles's achievements?
Why did the members of the Delian League become angry with Pericles?
Why did the members of the Delian League become angry with Pericles?
What tensions existed between the Delian and the Peloponnesian Leagues?
What tensions existed between the Delian and the Peloponnesian Leagues?
Why were the walls of Athens a disadvantage during the Peloponnesian War?
Why were the walls of Athens a disadvantage during the Peloponnesian War?
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Pericles's Achievements
Pericles's Achievements
Promoted democracy, arts, and rebuilt Athens post-Persian War.
Delian League Strength
Delian League Strength
Provided resources and a powerful navy, increasing Athenian influence.
Causes of War with Sparta
Causes of War with Sparta
Sparta felt threatened by Athenian power and tribute demands.
Other City-States Joining Sparta
Other City-States Joining Sparta
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Sparta's War Strategy
Sparta's War Strategy
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Defenses of Athens
Defenses of Athens
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Importance of Athenian Navy
Importance of Athenian Navy
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Impact of Peloponnesian War on Democracy
Impact of Peloponnesian War on Democracy
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Consequences for City-States Post-War
Consequences for City-States Post-War
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Funding the Athenian Navy
Funding the Athenian Navy
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Leadership of the Delian League
Leadership of the Delian League
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Outbreak of Peloponnesian War
Outbreak of Peloponnesian War
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Pericles's Goals
Pericles's Goals
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Strengthening Democracy Methods
Strengthening Democracy Methods
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Reasons for Rebuilding Athens
Reasons for Rebuilding Athens
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Duties of the Peloponnesian League Members
Duties of the Peloponnesian League Members
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Factors Leading to Athenian Defeat
Factors Leading to Athenian Defeat
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Spartan Advantages in Warfare
Spartan Advantages in Warfare
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Athenian Government Changes Post-War
Athenian Government Changes Post-War
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Macedonia's Role After the War
Macedonia's Role After the War
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Spartan Military Tactics
Spartan Military Tactics
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Geography's Influence on Tactics
Geography's Influence on Tactics
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Athenian Walls and Their Disadvantages
Athenian Walls and Their Disadvantages
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Study Notes
Pericles's Achievements
- Promoted democracy in Athens, allowing wider citizen participation in governance.
- Commissioned the construction of the Parthenon, a symbol of Athenian power and culture.
- Rebuilt Athens after devastation from the Persian War, restoring its glory.
- Established Athens as a prominent center for arts and education.
Strength of the Delian League
- Provided Athens with financial resources from the league's treasury.
- Enabled the development of a powerful navy, enhancing Athenian military capabilities.
- Gave Athens authority over smaller city-states, increasing its influence.
Causes of War with Sparta
- Sparta felt threatened by Athens's growing power and influence.
- Athens's demands for tribute raised tensions, contributing to Spartan concerns.
Other City-States Joining Sparta
- Athenian use of the Delian League's funds for its reconstruction upset other city-states, leading them to ally with Sparta.
Sparta's War Strategy
- Aimed to draw Athens into land battles by destroying its agricultural resources.
- Focused on weakening Athens by targeting its food supply.
Defenses of Athens
- Secured by imposing walls and elevated terrain, making direct attacks challenging.
Importance of Athenian Navy
- Navy was crucial due to the geographic reliance on maritime transport and trade, allowing quick movement and defense.
Impact of the Peloponnesian War on Democracy
- Resulted in the dissolution of democracy in Athens as Sparta replaced it with an oligarchy.
Consequences for City-States Post-War
- The war weakened city-states significantly due to loss of life and devastation of land.
Funding the Athenian Navy
- Pericles utilized tributes collected from the Delian League to finance naval expansions.
Leadership of the Delian League
- Pericles solidified Athens's position as the leading power in the Delian League by relocating its treasury to Athens.
Outbreak of Peloponnesian War
- Initiated by Sparta's declaration of war to counter Athenian dominance.
Pericles's Goals
- Aimed to strengthen democracy, focusing on citizen engagement in governmental processes.
Strengthening Democracy Methods
- Expanded voting rights to all male citizens, promoting greater inclusivity.
Reasons for Rebuilding Athens
- Revitalization of the city was necessary following its destruction during the Persian War.
Duties of the Peloponnesian League Members
- Required to contribute soldiers to support Sparta’s military efforts.
Factors Leading to Athenian Defeat
- The plague, exacerbated by overcrowding in Athens, severely weakened the city.
Spartan Advantages in Warfare
- Superior land warriors gave Sparta a strategic upper hand in conflicts.
Athenian Government Changes Post-War
- Transitioned to an oligarchy, limiting political power to a select few.
Macedonia's Role After the War
- Capitalized on the weakened state of Greece by invading and asserting dominance.
Spartan Military Tactics
- Focused on resource destruction to cripple Athenian agriculture and logistics.
Geography's Influence on Tactics
- Athens's coastal geographic advantages imposed challenges on Spartan strategies, pushing them to target food supplies instead.
Athenian Walls and Their Disadvantages
- Contributed to overcrowding and subsequent disease outbreaks within the city.
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Test your knowledge of Pericles's achievements during the Peloponnesian Wars with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on key contributions and historical significance of Pericles in shaping ancient Athens and democracy. Challenge yourself and learn more about this critical period in Greek history.
