The Pentecontaetia Flashcards
(22 cards)
What year did Athens begin rebuilding its city walls following the Greek victory over Persia at Plataea?
479 BCE
This rebuilding signified Athens’ commitment to long-term defense and autonomy.
What significant alliance was formed in 478 BCE?
The Delian League
This coalition was led by Athens and aimed at continuing the fight against Persia and securing the Aegean.
In what year did Athens lead a successful campaign against pirates on the island of Scyros?
476 BCE
This campaign further asserted Athens’ naval dominance.
Which battle in 469 BCE solidified Athens’ military reputation?
The Battle of the Eurymedon
Athenian forces, under Cimon, achieved a significant victory over the Persians in Asia Minor.
What rebellion erupted in 465 BCE as Thasos attempted to secede from the Delian League?
The Thasian Rebellion
Athens suppressed this revolt, demonstrating its growing control over league members.
What reforms occurred in 462 BCE that affected the Areopagus?
The Ephialtes Reforms diminish the power of the Areopagus, transferring judicial authority to the Assembly and expanding Athenian democracy.
The reforms significantly altered the political landscape of Athens, enhancing the role of the citizen assembly.
What event in 461 BCE led to a change in Athenian foreign policy?
Cimon is ostracized, leading to a shift in Athenian foreign policy towards greater assertiveness and away from Spartan alliances.
Cimon was a prominent leader who favored maintaining alliances with Sparta.
What was the outcome of the Egyptian Expedition led by Athens between 460–454 BCE?
It resulted in significant naval losses but showcased Athenian ambition.
The expedition aimed to support Egyptian rebels against Persian rule.
What significant change occurred in 454 BCE regarding the Delian League?
The Delian League’s treasury is moved from Delos to Athens, symbolizing the transformation of the league into an Athenian empire.
This move marked a pivotal shift in control and influence over the league.
What is the Peace of Callias, signed in 451 BCE?
It is purportedly a ceasefire between Athens and Persia, though its historical accuracy is debated.
The peace agreement is often discussed regarding its impacts on Athenian-Persian relations.
What happened at the Battle of Coronea in 447 BCE?
Athens suffers defeat, leading to a temporary loss of influence in the region.
This battle was part of the broader conflicts between Athens and its rivals.
What prompted Athens to negotiate the Thirty Years’ Peace in 446 BCE?
Sparta invades Attica, prompting Athens to negotiate the Thirty Years’ Peace, temporarily easing tensions between Athens and Sparta.
This peace treaty aimed to stabilize relations after ongoing conflicts.
Which ancient historians suggest the Peace of Kallias existed (2)
Plutarch
Diodorus Siculus
Which ancient historians either deny the peace of Kallias or make no reference to it?
Thuc makes no reference
Theopompus denies it
What significant event occurs in 441 BCE involving Samos?
The Samian Revolt occurs as Samos attempts to secede from the Athenian Empire
What action does Athens take in response to the Samian Revolt?
Athens suppresses the revolt, reinforcing its dominance
What colony does Athens establish in 437 BCE?
Amphipolis
Why is the establishment of Amphipolis significant?
It enhances Athens’ control over vital trade routes
What event escalates tensions with Corinth in 432 BCE?
The Potidaean Affair
What is the result of the Megarian Decree enacted in 432 BCE?
It imposes economic sanctions on Megara, exacerbating tensions with Sparta
What major conflict begins in 431 BCE?
The Peloponnesian War
What does the beginning of the Peloponnesian War signify?
The end of the Pentecontaetia and the commencement of a protracted conflict between Athens and Sparta
