Epidamnus-Corcyra Complaint Flashcards
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What was Epidamnus a colony of?
Corcyra
Epidamnus was established as a colony by the island of Corcyra.
What was Corcyra a colony of?
Corinth
Corcyra was originally a colony founded by Corinth.
In what year did a local conflict in Epidamnus lead to a request for help from Corcyra?
435
This local conflict prompted the democratic party in Epidamnus to seek assistance.
What type of government did Corinth have?
Oligarchy
Corinth was governed by a small group of people.
What type of government did Epidamnus have?
Democracy
Epidamnus was characterized by a government in which the citizens exercised power.
What significant battle occurred off Leucimme?
Naval battle between Corcyraeans and Corinthians
The Corcyraeans won this naval engagement.
In 433, what did Corcyra ask Athens for?
Help
Corcyra sought assistance from Athens as they anticipated another attack from the Corinthians.
How many ships did Corcyra have at the time they requested help from Athens?
120 ships
This was considered a substantial naval force.
What was the Corcyraean argument for allying with Athens?
War between Sparta and Athens was inevitable
They suggested that Athenian naval support would be advantageous.
What did the Corinthians argue regarding the neutral state clause?
Did not apply if the state wanted to join one side to start hostilities
This was part of their argument to deter Athens from allying with Corcyra.
What was Athens’ decision regarding the alliance with Corcyra?
Limited defensive manner
Athens decided to engage only to prevent Corinthian landings on Corcyra.
What was unusual about Athens’ decision to ally with Corcyra?
Aimed at avoiding war
This strategy allowed Athens to claim that Corinth had initiated hostilities.
What happened in September 433 concerning the conflict?
Corinthians attacked and were turned back by Athens
Athens intervened when the Corinthians appeared to gain the upper hand.
