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What was the primary reason for the tension between the Spartans and Athenians?
What was the primary reason for the tension between the Spartans and Athenians?
What strategy did Pericles implement to protect Athens during the invasion?
What strategy did Pericles implement to protect Athens during the invasion?
Which of the following was Socrates known for during the gatherings hosted by Pericles?
Which of the following was Socrates known for during the gatherings hosted by Pericles?
How did Pericles view the port of Piraeus during the conflict with Sparta?
How did Pericles view the port of Piraeus during the conflict with Sparta?
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What was the outcome of the Spartan occupation of Athenian farmland?
What was the outcome of the Spartan occupation of Athenian farmland?
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What was the main purpose of Pericles' lavish dinner parties?
What was the main purpose of Pericles' lavish dinner parties?
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What was a significant consequence of the plague in Athens?
What was a significant consequence of the plague in Athens?
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Which symptom was NOT mentioned as part of the plague's effects on victims?
Which symptom was NOT mentioned as part of the plague's effects on victims?
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What did Thucydides refer to as the initial affliction of the plague?
What did Thucydides refer to as the initial affliction of the plague?
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What impact did Pericles' death have on Athens' leadership?
What impact did Pericles' death have on Athens' leadership?
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How did Pericles' health decline due to the plague?
How did Pericles' health decline due to the plague?
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In what year did Pericles ultimately die due to the plague?
In what year did Pericles ultimately die due to the plague?
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Where did the plague originate before reaching Athens?
Where did the plague originate before reaching Athens?
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What condition contributed to the rapid spread of the plague in Athens?
What condition contributed to the rapid spread of the plague in Athens?
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What was the status of Athens at the end of the plague?
What was the status of Athens at the end of the plague?
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What was the main purpose of forming the Delian League?
What was the main purpose of forming the Delian League?
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What was Pericles' primary ambition for Athens?
What was Pericles' primary ambition for Athens?
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How did Themistocles influence the development of the naval power in Greece?
How did Themistocles influence the development of the naval power in Greece?
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What was a significant effect of the growth in naval power within Mediterranean city-states?
What was a significant effect of the growth in naval power within Mediterranean city-states?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between Athens and Sparta prior to the conflict?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Athens and Sparta prior to the conflict?
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What aspect of Athenian society did Pericles particularly want to enhance?
What aspect of Athenian society did Pericles particularly want to enhance?
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What characteristic defined the expansion of cities during Pericles' time?
What characteristic defined the expansion of cities during Pericles' time?
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What was the strategic advantage of a larger navy for the Delian League?
What was the strategic advantage of a larger navy for the Delian League?
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Which city-state's transformation inspired Pericles' vision for Athens?
Which city-state's transformation inspired Pericles' vision for Athens?
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What did the term 'military prowess' refer to in the context of Athenian society under Pericles?
What did the term 'military prowess' refer to in the context of Athenian society under Pericles?
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Study Notes
The Plague of Athens
- Athenian citizens were densely packed within their city walls when a plague struck.
- The plague came from northern Africa and traveled by way of trade routes.
- The plague caused fever, headaches, and diarrhea.
- One-third of the Athenian population perished, including Pericles.
Pericles and Athenian Leadership
- Pericles took action to defend Athens from Sparta.
- Athens was protected by fortified walls and ports connected by a wall.
- Athens prepared to defend the city itself for three years.
- Pericles sent the Athenian navy to attack the Spartan coast.
Athenian Society
- Pericles hosted luxurious parties with philosophers and intellectuals.
- Socrates famously argued about his own beauty for debate and amusement.
- Spartan warriors occupied Athenian lands and destroyed crops.
- The plague spread through goods shipped into the city by sea.
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This quiz explores the impact of the plague on Athenian society and the leadership of Pericles during the Peloponnesian War. It covers the tragic spread of disease, the fortified defenses of Athens, and the societal dynamics shaped by these events. Test your knowledge on how these historical occurrences intertwined and affected the course of Athenian history.
