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This leads to dispute between Athenians and Spartans over ______ because they are afraid helots would revolt.
This leads to dispute between Athenians and Spartans over ______ because they are afraid helots would revolt.
Pylos
The Spartans send ______ to Thrace with mercenaries and helots to seize Athens' main base.
The Spartans send ______ to Thrace with mercenaries and helots to seize Athens' main base.
Brasidas
In 421, the ______ of Nicias was a peace treaty signed between Athens and Sparta.
In 421, the ______ of Nicias was a peace treaty signed between Athens and Sparta.
Peace
In the Battle of Mantinea, Agis led the Spartans against the ______.
In the Battle of Mantinea, Agis led the Spartans against the ______.
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The last ostracism ever because of corruption involved ______.
The last ostracism ever because of corruption involved ______.
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The ______ Expedition turned into a campaign for expanding Athenian power to Sicily.
The ______ Expedition turned into a campaign for expanding Athenian power to Sicily.
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The issue with ______ arose, leading to the postponement of the Sicilian Expedition.
The issue with ______ arose, leading to the postponement of the Sicilian Expedition.
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During conflicts, Nicias argued that Athens should stay out of ______.
During conflicts, Nicias argued that Athens should stay out of ______.
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The 30 tried to march there but there's a snow ______.
The 30 tried to march there but there's a snow ______.
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Pericles held a moderate ______ position.
Pericles held a moderate ______ position.
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Cleon used ______ to maintain political power.
Cleon used ______ to maintain political power.
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The 10,000 were hired as Greek mercenary ______ into the Persian Empire.
The 10,000 were hired as Greek mercenary ______ into the Persian Empire.
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Lysander made a law where individual Spartans can't own ______ but the state can.
Lysander made a law where individual Spartans can't own ______ but the state can.
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The Battle of ______ was a naval battle near Asia Minor where Athens won.
The Battle of ______ was a naval battle near Asia Minor where Athens won.
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Conon, the commander at Aegospotami, became a ______ with one trireme fleet.
Conon, the commander at Aegospotami, became a ______ with one trireme fleet.
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The ______ War was funded by the king of Persia, involving various fleets.
The ______ War was funded by the king of Persia, involving various fleets.
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The Greek victory at ______ in 479 BC marked the end of the Persian Wars.
The Greek victory at ______ in 479 BC marked the end of the Persian Wars.
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Pausanias led the Greeks to capture ______ during their campaigns after the Persian Wars.
Pausanias led the Greeks to capture ______ during their campaigns after the Persian Wars.
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The formation of the ______ League occurred in 478 BC to unite Greek city-states against the Persians.
The formation of the ______ League occurred in 478 BC to unite Greek city-states against the Persians.
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Themistocles was noted for his cunning and ______ during his leadership in Athens.
Themistocles was noted for his cunning and ______ during his leadership in Athens.
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After Themistocles was ostracized, ______ the Just became the leader of the Delian League.
After Themistocles was ostracized, ______ the Just became the leader of the Delian League.
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The Athenians constructed the port of ______ in the 470s as part of their expanding power.
The Athenians constructed the port of ______ in the 470s as part of their expanding power.
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The Persian fort in ______ was taken over by the Greeks in 476/5 with the help of the Delian League.
The Persian fort in ______ was taken over by the Greeks in 476/5 with the help of the Delian League.
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______ resigned from the Delian League in 467, but was forced to rejoin by the League's forces.
______ resigned from the Delian League in 467, but was forced to rejoin by the League's forces.
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The ______ Expedition from 459-454 aimed to aid a revolt in Egypt, resulting in significant losses for the League.
The ______ Expedition from 459-454 aimed to aid a revolt in Egypt, resulting in significant losses for the League.
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Construction of the Temple of Athena ______ began in 447, signaling the use of Delian League funds for Athenian projects.
Construction of the Temple of Athena ______ began in 447, signaling the use of Delian League funds for Athenian projects.
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Alexander was tutored by ______, who was paid by Philip to come from Athens.
Alexander was tutored by ______, who was paid by Philip to come from Athens.
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The Battle of ______ was where Alexander first engaged Darius and achieved a significant victory.
The Battle of ______ was where Alexander first engaged Darius and achieved a significant victory.
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Alexander's horse, ______, was praised for overcoming its fear of shadows.
Alexander's horse, ______, was praised for overcoming its fear of shadows.
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After consulting the oracle of Zeus Ammon, Alexander believed he was now ______.
After consulting the oracle of Zeus Ammon, Alexander believed he was now ______.
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Hephaestion, Alexander's best friend, was compared to ______ while Alexander was likened to Achilles.
Hephaestion, Alexander's best friend, was compared to ______ while Alexander was likened to Achilles.
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Thucydides opposes ______ because he believes he is taking tribute money to build the Parthenon.
Thucydides opposes ______ because he believes he is taking tribute money to build the Parthenon.
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Thucydides argues that the Spartans feared the growing power of ______, making war inevitable.
Thucydides argues that the Spartans feared the growing power of ______, making war inevitable.
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Athenian ships known as ______ did not sink but rather swamped.
Athenian ships known as ______ did not sink but rather swamped.
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During the Athenian assembly, the ______ is the most important institution.
During the Athenian assembly, the ______ is the most important institution.
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The council of 500 in Athens is known as the ______.
The council of 500 in Athens is known as the ______.
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In Athenian democracy, the ______ takes part in criminal and civil disputes.
In Athenian democracy, the ______ takes part in criminal and civil disputes.
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Pericles was known for his ______ which emphasized political tactics and oration.
Pericles was known for his ______ which emphasized political tactics and oration.
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Athenians introduced pay for public office to encourage participation in ______.
Athenians introduced pay for public office to encourage participation in ______.
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The Persian Wars led to a change in naval design, resulting in ______ being fully covered.
The Persian Wars led to a change in naval design, resulting in ______ being fully covered.
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The ______ is the historic period of peace between Athens and Sparta lasting thirty years.
The ______ is the historic period of peace between Athens and Sparta lasting thirty years.
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The Peloponnesian War was ignited by tensions between Athens and its rival, ______.
The Peloponnesian War was ignited by tensions between Athens and its rival, ______.
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Cimon was ostracized and a pro-Spartan faction in Athens was led by ______.
Cimon was ostracized and a pro-Spartan faction in Athens was led by ______.
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The effective naval strategy utilized by Athens emphasized the importance of their ______.
The effective naval strategy utilized by Athens emphasized the importance of their ______.
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Philocleon, a character in Aristophanes' ______, represents the common people's perspective.
Philocleon, a character in Aristophanes' ______, represents the common people's perspective.
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Alcibiades disappears to ______ and becomes lovers with one of the Spartan queens.
Alcibiades disappears to ______ and becomes lovers with one of the Spartan queens.
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The lesson from the Melian Dialogue illustrates that the Melians were extremely stupid to believe that just ______ would prevail.
The lesson from the Melian Dialogue illustrates that the Melians were extremely stupid to believe that just ______ would prevail.
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The Treaty of ______ established an alliance between Sparta and Persia, allowing the Persians to provide naval support to Sparta.
The Treaty of ______ established an alliance between Sparta and Persia, allowing the Persians to provide naval support to Sparta.
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In 413, the stockade at Decelea was built, leading to many Athenian slaves ______ to this blockade.
In 413, the stockade at Decelea was built, leading to many Athenian slaves ______ to this blockade.
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The Battle of ______ was a significant Athenian victory that led to the restoration of democracy after the narrow oligarchy.
The Battle of ______ was a significant Athenian victory that led to the restoration of democracy after the narrow oligarchy.
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After the Battle of Notium, the Athenians faced a trial for the generals known as the Trial of ______ generals.
After the Battle of Notium, the Athenians faced a trial for the generals known as the Trial of ______ generals.
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Lysander and Agis laid siege to Athens in ______.
Lysander and Agis laid siege to Athens in ______.
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The 30 ______ came into power in Athens after the surrender, leading to a period of tyranny.
The 30 ______ came into power in Athens after the surrender, leading to a period of tyranny.
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Alcibiades sought support from ______ to assist the Athenians against Sparta.
Alcibiades sought support from ______ to assist the Athenians against Sparta.
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Lysander recruited Spartan allies by befriending ______, the Younger.
Lysander recruited Spartan allies by befriending ______, the Younger.
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Thucydides argues that the Melians should have adopted a ______ approach to analyze their situation.
Thucydides argues that the Melians should have adopted a ______ approach to analyze their situation.
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The Athenians established a base on the island of ______ during the Ionian Decelean War.
The Athenians established a base on the island of ______ during the Ionian Decelean War.
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The walls of Athens were ordered to be torn down as part of the treaty after their ______.
The walls of Athens were ordered to be torn down as part of the treaty after their ______.
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Theramenes was an Athenian politician who wanted a ______ democracy, limiting participation to hoplites.
Theramenes was an Athenian politician who wanted a ______ democracy, limiting participation to hoplites.
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Study Notes
The Athenian Empire
- Emergence of Athenian Empire after Persian Wars (479 BC)
- Greek victory at Platea (479 BC) ended Persian Wars
- Battle of Mycale (479 BC) drove Persians away from Asia Minor
- Greeks convinced allies to change sides and give fleets/money
- Themistocles led Greeks to success at Sestos, securing the Hellespont
- Spartans' command ended in the Aegean after Pausanias' actions suspected
- Delian League formed in 478 BC with hundreds of city-states and ships
- Goal of the Delian League was to defeat Persians when necessary
- Athens became wealthier and stronger, building port of Piraeus in 470s
- Aristides the Just succeeded Themistocles as leader of the Delian League
- Pausanias attempted to establish an empire at Sestos/Byzantium and associated with Persia
Athenian Democracy
- 3 Major Institutions: Boule (council), Ecclesia (assembly), Dikasteria (popular court)
- Boule (Council): 500 people from 10 tribes (one month term each), did preliminary work
- Ecclesia (Assembly): 5,000 Athenian citizens, held meetings on Pnyx
- Dikasteria (Popular Courts): minimum 51, maximum 1501 jurors for civil/criminal disputes
- Ggraphe Paranomôn: prosecute those who broke previously passed laws
- Nomoi: initial laws created by Solon, wanted extreme Athenian democracy so they often selected officials by allotment
Causes of Peloponnesian War
- Athenian walls rebuilt after destruction by Persians
- Themistocles' mission to Sparta to discuss wall reconstruction, but he can't until others arrive
- Themistocles declared Athens equal to Sparta, leading to standoff
- Themistocles seen as an anti-Spartan, Ostracism called against him
- Themistocles eventually went to Persia and became a satrap in Asia Minor
- Sparta sent troops to help but were eventually dismissed
- Athens attacked and defeated Aegina
- Formation of the Delian League and eventually Athenian expansion in Greece
The Sicilian Expedition
- Spartans made arrangements to not make peace until all territories returned
- Thebans attacked Platea, who refused to join them
- Peloponnesians ravaged Attica and Athenians responded with island attacks
- Plague ravaged Athens
- Revolt of Mytilene
- Athenian attempts to occupy Pylos
- Spartans sent Brasidas to Thrace and Seized Amphipolis
- Battle of Delium resulted in Athenian failure
- Peace of Nicias
- Battle of Coronea, athenians were defeated, Sparta and Euboea rebelled
- Thirty Years Peace
Spartan Power in the 4th Century BC
- Spartans' rule of the peninsula, due to strong military strength
- Cyrus' expedition (10,000 mercenary hoplites)
- King Agis I's death, and his son Leotychidas, who lost to Lysander
- Lysander made laws banning Spartan citizens from owning personal wealth, allowing state to own instead
- Lysander vs. Pausanias and Agis
- Battle of Cnidus (405 BC) and Athenian loss
- Alliance between Spartans and King of Perisa
- Corinthian War
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Test your knowledge on the notable conflicts and treaties between Athenians and Spartans. This quiz covers key events such as the Peace of Nicias, the Sicilian Expedition, and significant battles. Challenge yourself with questions about military strategies, political power dynamics, and the final ostracism in Ancient Greece.
