Beginning of the Pentecontaetia Flashcards
(23 cards)
When was Thucydides born?
460 BC
Thucydides was born in Athens.
When did Thucydides die?
400 BC
What role did Thucydides have during the Peloponnesian wars?
Athenian general
What is Thucydides known as?
Father of scientific history and political realism
Where are Thucydides’ texts studied?
Universities and colleges worldwide
What was Sparta’s obligation within the Peloponnesian League?
Come to the aid of any city attacked by someone outside the League
What type of structure did the Peloponnesian League have?
Bi-cameral
What did Sparta provide during times of war?
Army and commander
How far is the Piraeus from Athens?
5 miles
What was the purpose of fortifying the Piraeus?
Guaranteed access from Athens
What did the fortification of the Piraeus allow Athens to do during war?
Get food
When was the Siege of Sestos?
479 BC
What happened in 478 BC regarding Byzantium?
Ionians wanted Athenian command
When was the first meeting of the Delian League?
477 BC
What significant battle occurred in the early 460s?
Battle of Eurymedon
What were allies of the Delian League required to provide?
Ships or tribute
What was the purpose of the Delian League?
Revenge on the Persians
What happened to Naxos in 469 BC?
Revolted against the League and lost, becoming a tribute paying subject
What did Athens do to Carystus to force it into the Delian League?
Raided Carystus
What was the outcome of the Battle of Eurymedon?
Greek victory
What does the Battle of Eurymedon signify?
The end of the Persian war
Fill in the blank: The Delian League was established for _______.
revenge on the Persians
True or False: The Peloponnesian League was primarily focused on naval power.
False
