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Why were the walls of Athens a disadvantage during the Peloponnesian War?They failed at keeping the Spartans out of the city.They prevented Athens from trading for supplies.They cut off Athens from its supply of water.They led to overcrowding, which resulted in disease.
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Why did the members of the Delian League become angry with Pericles?- Pericles forced the spread of Athenian culture.- Pericles pushed other city-states to start democracies.- Pericles refused to allow other city-states in the league to vote.- Pericles used money from the Delian League to rebuild Athens.
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What were the peace terms established in the truce between Sparta and Athens in 421 BCE?- Athens agreed to give some land to Sparta.- Sparta was given total control of the city of Athens.- Athens and Sparta agreed the island of Delos would remain neutral.- Athens and Sparta agreed to go back to how they were before the war.
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How did the Athenian government change after the Peloponnesian War?- Athens became a democracy where citizens voted on laws.- Athens became a monarchy with Pericles selected as king.- Athens became a weak democracy with Pericles leading the government.- Athens became an oligarchy with only a few people controlling the government.
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Together, the Sui, Tang,and Song dynasties lasted ______.
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What was one effect of the Peloponnesian War?Macedonia invaded Greece.Sparta allied with Macedonia.Athens took over Macedonia.Macedonia defeated the Greek navy.
How did Sparta benefit from its location during the Peloponnesian War?- Sparta had ample coastline for its substantial navy.- Sparta was located inland, protecting it from the Athenian navy.- Sparta was on the Aegean coast, protecting it from a land invasion.- Sparta was located on its own island far away from the members of the Delian League.
Why was a strong navy important to the Delian League in the Peloponnesian War?- The island Delos was the capital of the Delian League.- A navy could cut off Sparta from mainland Greece.- Many islands made up the territories of the Delian League.- The Peloponnesian League could only attack Athens by sea.
Which military tactic contributed to Sparta winning the Peloponnesian War?Sparta preferred to fight on the sea.Sparta destroyed the Athenians' crops.Sparta cut off Athens's food shipments by sea.Sparta knocked down the walls surrounding Athens.
What tensions existed between the Delian and the Peloponnesian Leagues?- The Delian League resented paying tribute to the Peloponnesian League.- The Delian League wanted the Peloponnesian treasury moved to Athens.- The Peloponnesian League wanted to limit the power of the Delian League.- The Peloponnesian League refused to fight with the Delian League against Persia.