Quiz & Worksheet - Pericles, the Delian League, and the Athenian Golden Age

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The Delian League was formed to _____.

attack the Athenian Empire defend against a Spartan invasion

attack the Persian Empire defend against a Persian invasion

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1. Athens' allies became its subjects when _____.

Pericles moved the Delian League's Treasury from Delos to Athens
the Spartans acknowledged Athenian supremacy
the Persians were finally defeated
the allies stopped providing their own naval contingents, and started paying tribute to Athens

2. Why did Sparta refuse to participate in the Delian League?

Sparta was afraid of a domestic slave revolt.
The historical enmity between Sparta and Athens prevented an alliance.
Sparta had many connections among the Persian aristocracy.
Sparta did not trust the intentions of the Athenians.

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Pericles ushered in the Golden Age of Athens, and this quiz/worksheet combo will help you test your knowledge of his rule. You'll be assessed on your knowledge of historical events and figures.

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These assessments focus on the following:

Purpose of the Delian League
Athenian allies
Pericles' promotion of democracy
Athenian Navy

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Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related Western civilization lesson
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as the Delian League
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the Golden Age of Athens
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to identify the origin a quotation from the era

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To learn more about history, review the accompanying lesson titled Pericles, the Delian League, and the Athenian Golden Age. This lesson covers the following objectives:

Know the history of Athen's Golden Age
Understand the formation of the Delian League and the causes of the Peloponnesian War
Learn about the leadership and accomplishments of Pericles

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1. Athens' allies became its subjects when _____.

2. Why did Sparta refuse to participate in the Delian League?

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