The Greco-Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War

The video explores the aftermath of the Greco-Persian Wars, highlighting the rising tensions between Athens and Sparta. It discusses the formation of the Delian League by Athens, which led to increased insecurity in Sparta. The video also covers the Spartan earthquake and helot revolt, which further strained relations. These events culminated in the First Peloponnesian War, setting the stage for future conflicts and leaving Greek city-states vulnerable to external threats.

What was the outcome of the first Persian invasion of Greece?

• The Spartans defeated the Persians at Thermopylae.

• The Athenians stopped the Persians at Marathon.

• The Persians were victorious at Salamis.

• The Persians captured Athens.

Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?

• Pericles

• Xerxes

• Leonidas

• Darius

Why did the Athenians decide to build a wall around their city after the Persian invasions?

• To keep their citizens inside the city.

• To mark their territory.

• To prevent Spartan influence.

• To protect against future Persian invasions.

What was the primary purpose of the Delian League?

• To defend against Persian aggression.

• To create a unified Greek government.

• To establish Athenian dominance.

• To promote trade among Greek city-states.

How did Sparta react to the formation of the Delian League?

• They supported it financially.

• They joined the league.

• They ignored it.

• They felt threatened and insecure.

What natural disaster struck Sparta in 464 BCE?

• An earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A flood

• A drought

What was the result of the helot revolt in Sparta?

• The revolt led to a civil war in Sparta.

• The helots gained their freedom.

• Sparta successfully suppressed the revolt.

• Athens took control of Sparta.

Which two allies of Sparta had a dispute that led to Athenian intervention?

• Thebes and Corinth

• Corinth and Megara

• Argos and Corinth

• Megara and Thebes

What was the duration of the peace treaty that ended the First Peloponnesian War?

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

What was the ultimate outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

• Persia took control of Greece.

• Both sides agreed to a truce.

• Sparta emerged victorious.

• Athens emerged victorious.