11th Grade Classical Greece & Hellenistic World Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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History Quiz On The Landmark Thucydides Book

The Landmark Thucydides is a book, edited by Robert B. Strassler and introduced by Victor Davis Hanson. Thucydides was an Athenian historian who enumerates about the war between Athens and Sparta. Peloponnesian War is a...

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 611 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question 1
What did Thucydides believe had given King Agamemnon of Mycenae the right to lead the Greeks against Troy?

He was the brother of Menelaus, Helen's husband.

The oaths of Tyndareus which bound the Suitors to follow him.

The navy that was built from the wealth of his ancestor, Pelops.

His personal magnitude and commanding presence.

Sample Question 2
What were the two cities whose long-standing rivalry was responsible for sparking the Peloponnesian War?

Thebes and Megara

Corinth and Corcyra

Attica and Hellas

Athens and Sparta

Sample Question 3
Which Greek city had enjoyed freedom from tyrants for more than 400 years at the time of the Peloponnesian War?

Argos

Athens

Corinth

Sparta

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The Campaign Of Alexander The Great (335-323 BC)

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Greek General and mercenary commander for the Persians that led a successful counter insurgency against Alexander along the western port cities of Anatolia, in the city of Halicarnassus, and the Aegean Sea before his death in 334 BC.

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The Landmark Thucydides 7.1 To 7.87

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Why were the Syracusans losing hope and discussing surrender in the second year of the Athenian invasion?

They received word that the Peloponnesian fleet was not coming.

They lost a series of major battles on the plains outside the city.

The Athenians were close to completing their siege walls.

Their leader Hermocrates died in battle.

The Landmark Thucydides 5.1 To 5.116

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Why did Brasidas conclude that Cleon was incompetent despite his past successes at Pylos, Torone, and Galepsus.

Cleon neglected to protect his artillery with an infantry screen.

Cleon insisted on assaulting enemy line formations in a column.

Cleon exposed his army to an enemy army without expecting battle.

Cleon had failed to make use of superior Athenian sea transport capabilities.

The Landmark Thucydides 3.1 To 3.116

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What powerful city led the entire island of Lesbos, except Methymna, into rebellion against Athens in the fourth year of the war.

Thebes

Sparta

Corinth

Mytilene

The Landmark Thucydides 1.116 To 2.46

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The oracle located at the most important Greek temple inspired Cylon's attempted coup in Athens. Where was it located?

Athens

Delphi

Mount Olympus

The Acropolis