The Peloponnesian War and Philosophers
Do Now (U3D8) 11/8/13 Answer the following question (PQ1) on your do now index card List three actions of Athens that could have angered their neighbors? HW: Read Chapter 5, Section 4. Answer questions: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
The Peloponnesian War Many Greeks resented Athens’ domination Sparta and its allies formed the Peloponnesian League to counter the Athens’ Delian League
The Peloponnesian War 431 BCE Fighting broke out between Athens and Sparta and would last for 27 years
How did geography impact the fighting between Sparta and Athens? Pivotal Questions 1 How did geography impact the fighting between Sparta and Athens?
Pivotal Question 3 How did the Peloponnesian War impact life in Athens?
Greek against Greek Despite its powerful navy, Athens faced a serious disadvantage Sparta was located inland, so it could not be attacked by the sea Sparta could march inland all the way to Athens When Sparta invaded, Pericles allowed people from the surrounding countryside to move inside Athens’ wall Terrible disease broke out Killed 1/3 of population Killed Pericles Subsequent rulers were not as able as Pericles
Sparta and Persians Sparta allied with the Persians 404 BCE Sparta captured Athens with the help of the Persian navy
Aftermath of the Peloponnesian War Ended Athenian domination Democratic government suffered Another kingdom rose to power in 359 BCE Kingdom of Macedonia Here comes Alexander the Great!
Summary Question Exit Card Write your answer on the back of your do now index card How did the Peloponnesian War affect the Athenian Empire? Why?