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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How might the Spartan envoy to the Athenians have changed history?

2. Paragraphs 89 through118 are referred to as the Pentecontaetia and deal with what aspect of the history?

3. The war is between what two powers?

4. What happens after the Athenian fleet arrives in Corcyra?

5. How are Spartan envoys able to get through the Athenian blockade of Mytilene?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Athens rise to its highest political power?

2. Describe the conditions before the lead up to the Peloponnesian War.

3. Rather than meet the Peloponnesian land forces head on, what was Pericles' recommendation?

4. After the battle for Pylos, what happened to the Spartan survivors?

5. What notable action did the Athenian fleet take in 425 BC on its way to Sicily?

6. What event showed that the situation between Athens and Sparta was tenuous at best?

7. What punishment did Athens mete out to Mytilene after the revolt?

8. What was the significance of the Mytilenean revolt against Athens?

9. What was the political situation between Athens and Sparta by 451 BC?

10. What happened to Brasidas during the unsuccessful assault on Pylos?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the History of the Peloponnesian War, give your opinion about the ability of one man to influence the outcome of a battle. Compare the Greek generals to other great generals of history. [Suggested examples: Napoleon, Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur]

Essay Topic 2

From the book, and also from some research you do, describe the military uniform used by the Greeks during the time of the Peloponnesian War. In your description include such things as mobility and defensive armor. Explain why ultimately the uniform equipment failed to be effective against innovative weaponry.

Essay Topic 3

In the time that Thucydides was writing, it was acceptable to put elements of creativity into a historical manuscript as though it were observed information. Many of the speeches delivered in both Athens and Sparta are reported as though Thucydides was actually present at the time. This practice would not be acceptable today. Give examples of this from the History of the Peloponnesian War and comment on their authenticity.

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