Key Dates - Greece in Conflict

Question 1

The Battle of Eurymedon

Answer 1

Early 460sBC
A combined naval and land battle on the coast of southern Asia Minor in which the Delian League forces defeated the Persians

Question 2

First Peloponnesian War

Answer 2

Between 460-446BC
A set of conflicts between members of the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues

Question 3

Battle of Tanagra

Answer 3

457BC
A battle in Boetia which was the first battle in the first Peloponnesian War in which Athenian and Spartan forces fought one another

Question 4

Peace of Callais

Answer 4

c. 449BC
A supposed peace treaty between the Delian League and the Persian Empire. Its authenticity has been debated since the fourth century