AS Quotes: The Archidamian War (431 - 421 BC) Flashcards
What did Thucydides say about the Plague of Athens and its factor in the war?
Thucydides 1.23: states that the plague did more damage in the war than any other factor.
What does Thucydides say about the spread of the Plague of Athens?
Thucydides: the plague spread through just Athens and her empire.
What does the Kerameikos Mass Grave at Athens show?
The bodies have no layers of dirt between them, with bodies being placed in the pit within a day or two.
This shows that the grave was rushed and cheaply done.
What does Thucydides say about the Revolt of Mytilene?
Thucydides 3.49: the Athenians still held conflicting opinions but the motion of Diodotus was passed.
What does Thucydides say about the “staying inside of the walls” part of the Periclean strategy?
Thucydides 2.13: “they should not go to battle, but come inside the city and protect”.
What does Thucydides say about the preparation and ships of the Periclean strategy?
Thucydides 2.17: Athens gathered allies and fitted out a hundred ships for an expedition against the Peloponnese.
What does Thucydides say about the overpopulation due to the Periclean strategy?
Thucydides 2.17: “The city simply could not accommodate the influx”
What is the Kleonymos Decree?
A decree that increased the rate of tribute and instituted penalties for officials who failed to collect the right amount.
When was the Kleonymos Decree?
426 BC
What is the Thoudippos Decree?
A decree that increased the rate of tribute. It puts the total meant to be collected in 425 BC at 1460 talents.
When was the Thoudippos Decree?
425 BC
What does Plutarch say the tribute amount collected in 425 BC?
1300 talents.
What does Thucydides say about the Spartans suing for peace at Pylos and Sphacteria?
Thucydides 4.19: “They offer peace, alliance, and a general good state of friendship”.
What does Thucydides say about Kleon’s response at Pylos and Sphacteria?
Thucydides 4.21: The men on the island must surrender their arms and themselves and be sent to Athens. Then, the Spartans should give back Nisaea, Pegae, Troezen and Achaea.
What does Thucydides say about Sparta’s surrender at Pylos and Sphacteria?
Thucydides 4.40: The Greeks “had thought the Spartans would never surrender their arms”.
