Importance of Allies Flashcards
(17 cards)
What event did Sparta miss during the Persian wars?
Battle of Marathon
Sparta did not show up to support the Hellenic League at Marathon.
Who did Herodotus describe as “Persia’s firm friends”?
Thebans
This reference is made in the context of the Battle of Platea.
What did Herodotus call the Battle of Mycale?
“The second Ionian Revolt”
This term reflects the significance of the battle in the context of Greek resistance.
What does the Serpent’s Column represent?
31 cities opposed the Persians
It symbolizes the unity of Greek city-states against Persian forces.
What did Herodotus state about Greeks yielding to Persians?
“Punish all men of Greek blood who without compulsion yielded to the Persians”
This reflects the sentiment of loyalty among Greek city-states.
Which city-state joined the Athenian troops at the Battle of Marathon?
Plataeans
Their participation was crucial for Athenian forces.
Why did Spartans arrive late to the Battle of Marathon?
Allegedly celebrating the Carneia or it could be a Helot revolt
They arrived after the battle was thought to be over.
What caused the 2nd Peloponnesian War according to Thucydides?
Corinthian Complaint
The complaint highlighted tensions within the alliances.
What did Thucydides say could avoid war?
“war could be avoided if Athens would revoke the Megarian Decree”
Who provided tribute to Lysander? [Xen]
Cyrus “gave to Lysander all the tribute which came in from his cities and belonged to him personally”
This financial support was crucial for Spartan naval power.
What did Lysander get Cyrus to pay sailors? [Xen]
4 obols instead of 3
so “he made the ships of his enemies empty”
What was the consequence of allies revolting?
Loss of resources
This could also strengthen the enemy forces.
What did Thucydides say about Hellas after the disaster in Sicily?
“The whole of Hellas after the disaster in sicily turned immediately against Athens”
This indicates the shift in alliances following Athenian failures.
What did Brasidas declare to inspire revolts? [Thuc]
“His mission was the liberation of Hellas”
This rhetoric aimed to rally support against Athenian control.
What stopped Athens from getting rid of their empire? [Thuc]
“Security, honour, and self-interest”
These factors influenced Athenian policy regarding their empire.
What did Perikles say about the Athenian empire? [Thuc]
Your empire is now like a tyranny: it may have been wrong to take it; it is certainly dangerous to let it go”
What was the duration of the alliance agreed upon after the Peace of Nicias? [Thuc]
Fifty years
This treaty aimed to stabilize relations between Sparta and Athens.
