Peloponnesian War

1. Aspasia was a well-regarded teacher of public speaking who encouraged others to be more involved in government.

• True

• False

2. Pericles was a major figure in the politics of Sparta.

• True

• False

In a representative democracy, a small group makes government decisions on behalf of many.

• True

• False

The Delian League was named for the Greek philosopher Delos.

• True

• False

 The government of Athens was an example of a direct democracy

• True

• False

. The Age of Pericles was known as a golden age of

•  farming and trade.

•  prosperity, culture, and achievement.

• military conquest and rebuilding.

• politics and religion.

Beginning in 478 B.C.E., which league served as a protective group and a defensive league?

•  Persian League

•  Athenian League

• Delian League

• Artisan League

The Athenian economy was supported by

• merchants and artisans.

• government intervention.

• pottery and jewelry.

• farming and trade

In 431 B.C.E. Sparta and other city-states joined forces against Athens to fight the

• Peloponnesian War.

• Spartan War

• Persian War

• Greek Civil War

Direct democracy worked well in Athens because

• women were allowed to participate in government.

• elections were held to help select representatives.

• every resident of Athens could participate in government.

• there was a small number of citizens.