Peloponnesian War Quiz Questions

1. From what does the Peloponnesian War get its name?

A From the river where the largest battle was fought B From the city-state that was conquered by Sparta C From the language spoken by the people fighting D From a peninsula where many Greek city-states are located

2. What were the main two Greek city-states that were fighting during the Peloponnesian War?

A Corinth and Thebes B Athens and Sparta C Rhodes and Athens D Sparta and Argos

3. What happened that weakened Athens during the First Peloponnesian War?

A There was a plague in the city that killed many people including their leader B Many of their ships were sunk in a huge storm C They were attacked by the Persians D Much of the wall protecting the city collapsed due to poor construction

4. When did the Peloponnesian War begin?

A 300 BC B 200 AD C 404 BC D 431 BC

5. How long did the First Peloponnesian War last?

A 10 years B 1 year C 5 years D 7 years

6. Which of the following best describes the war strategy of Athens?

A To remain inside the walls of their city and use their superior ships to win the war B To meet the Spartans head on and destroy them in a ground battle C To lay siege to Sparta and eventually starve them out of their city D All of the above

7. What former enemy did Sparta turn to for help during the Second Peloponnesian War?

A Persia B Rome C Athens D Carthage

8. Who was Pericles?

A A famous warrior from Corinth B The king of Sparta C A great general and leader of Athens D A Greek philosopher who was against all war

9. What happened to Athens after they lost the war to Sparta?

A All the people in the city were put to death B The people were sold into slavery C The city was completely destroyed including all the temples and buildings D The walls were torn down, but the city and people were saved by the Spartans

10. What were hoplites?

A Greek soldiers B A type of shield C Spartan slaves D Ships used by Athens