AS Quotes: 479 - 446 BC

Question 1

According to Thucydides, what does Themistocles do regarding the Long Walls in reference to Sparta?

Answer 1

Thucydides discusses how Themistocles lied to the Spartans about the existence of the long walls, convincing Sparta to send delegates to view the non-existent walls. They were then detained in Athens, whilst Themistocles discussed the importance of Athens fortifying their city.

Question 2

What does Thucydides say about the Athenians building the Long Walls?

Answer 2

Thucydides 1.92: After listening to Athens argue about fortifying their city, “the Spartans showed no open signs of displeasure towards Athens”.

Question 3

In the early years of the Pentecontaetia, what does Thucydides say about the relationship between Athens and Sparta?

Answer 3

Thucydides 1.92: “Sparta was particularly friendly towards Athens” due to the courage they showed against Persia.

Question 4

What does Thucydides say about the tribute in 477 BC?

Answer 4

Thucydides 1.96: “the total tribute per year to the Delian League was 460 talents”

Question 5

What does Diodorus say about Sparta’s reaction to Athens taking over the league from Pausanias? (which became the Delian League)

Answer 5

Diodorus 11.50: the Spartans debated whether or not to go to war with Athens over command of the sea, but were convinced by Hetoemaridas not to.

Question 6

What does Thucydides say about Sparta’s reaction to Athens taking over the league from Pausanias? (which became the Delian League)

Answer 6

Thucydides 1.95: the Spartans believed that the Athenians were perfectly capable of commanding the league.

Question 7

What does Thucydides say about the revolt of Naxos?

Answer 7

Thucydides 1.98: the revolt of Naxos “was the first case where the original constitution of the League was broken and an allied city lost its independence”

Question 8

What does Plutarch say about the allies? (2 Quotes)

Answer 8

Plutarch, Cimon 11: the allies “became accustomed to fearing and flattering the men”.

Plutarch, Cimon 11: the allies “failed to realise that they were turning themselves into subjects and slaves”.

Question 9

What does Thucydides say about the aftermath of the revolt of Thasos?

Answer 9

Thucydides 1.101: Thasos requested Spartan aid and they agreed to invade Athens. “The Spartans promised to do so, and would have done so if they weren’t prevented by the earthquake”.

Question 10

What does Thucydides say about Sparta’s opinion of Athens by 464 BC?

Answer 10

Thucydides 1.102: “the Spartans grew afraid of the enterprise and unorthodoxy of the Athenians”.

Question 11

What does Thucydides say Athens did after they were sent home in 464 BC?

Answer 11

Thucydides 1.102: Athens denounced the original treaty with Sparta against the Persians and allied themselves with Argos, “Sparta’s enemy”.

Question 12

What does Thucydides say about Megara in 461 BC?

Answer 12

Thucydides 1.103: “Megara also joined the Athenian alliance, abandoning her alliance with Sparta”.

Question 13

What are the numbers Thucydides gives for both sides in the Battle of Tanagra?

Answer 13

Sparta; 1 500 hoplites and 10 000 allies
Athens: 14 000 men

Question 14

What does Thucydides say about Euboea’s revolt in 446 BC?

Answer 14

Thucydides 1.114: Euboea revolted from Athens and the “Athenians, under the command of Pericles, crossed into Euboea and subdued them”.

Question 15

What does Thucydides say about the Spartan’s “invasion” of Attica in 446 BC?

Answer 15

Thucydides 1.114: King Pleistoanax invaded Attica. “Then, without advancing any farther, they returned home”.

Question 16

What does Thucydides say about the Thirty Year Peace clause stating Athens had to return the Peloponnesian gains?

Answer 16

Thucydides 1.115: “Athens gave up Nisaea, Pegea, Troezen and Archaea - all places they had seized from the Peloponnesians”.

Question 17

What date[s] did Plutarch give for the Peace of Callias?

Answer 17

468 BC or at least after the Battle of Eurymedon

Question 18

What date[s] did Herodotus give for the Peace of Callias?

Answer 18

465 BC

Question 19

What date[s] did Diodorus give for the Peace of Callias?

Answer 19

449 BC

Question 20

What are the two reasons why the Peace of Callias may not have existed?

Answer 20

1) It is not mentioned by Thucydides

2) Theopompus of Chio believes the inscription was forged. We know this as we have someone’s recording of Theopompus saying this, but not his actual work.

Question 21

What is the Chalcis Decree?

Answer 21

An oath of loyalty to Athens from Chalcis in Euboea. The people were forced to swear to Athens after they failed to revolt.

Question 22

When was the Chalcis Decree implemented?

Answer 22

446 BC

Question 23

What is one of the terms of the Chalcis Decree?

Answer 23

“I will obey the Athenian people”.

Question 24

What is the Erythrai Decree?

Answer 24

State terms for Erythrai after their failed revolt.

Question 25

When was the Erythrai Decree implemented?

Answer 25

454 BC

Question 26

What is one of the terms of the Erythrai Decree?

Answer 26

A new democratic government must be imposed.

Question 27

What is the Coinage Decree?

Answer 27

A decree imposed by Athens on ALL member states of the Delian League.

Question 28

When was the Coinage Decree implemented?

Answer 28

Between 450 and 447 BC.

Question 29

What is one of the terms of the Coinage Decree?

Answer 29

All allies must use Athenian currency.

Question 30

What is the First Stele?

Answer 30

A Stele in Athens that recorded the Tribute Quota Lists.

Question 31

What does the Tribute Quota Lists show?

Answer 31

It shows which allies paid what into the Delian League treasury.