comprehension 5 Flashcards
Describe the statue of Athena in the Parthenon.
40 ft. tall, clad in sleeveless garments, bracelets in the form of serpents, an aegis with the head of medusa on her breast; Gold and ivory.
Why were the Corinthians upset with Athens?
When the two city-state’s interests in domination of the same city-state clashed.
What were some of the main differences between Athens and Sparta?
Athens: Sea power, continually expanding, democracy. ; Sparta: Land power, content with where it was, oligarchy.
How was Athens’ spirit broken?
The combination of the Plague and the horrid war hanging over their head.
Describe the two parties and their leaders in Athens after the Peace of Nicias.
The Peace Party: Nicias ; The War Party: Alcibiades