Pericles

Question 1

The battle strategy and plague in the first years of the Peloponnesian War:

Answer 1

Pericles relied on naval power and avoided land battles. Overcrowding led to a devastating plague in 430 BCE, killing many, including Pericles

Question 1

Causes of the Peloponnesian War:

Answer 1

Athenian imperialism threatened Sparta

Spartan actions challenged Athenian power

Pericles’ policies, including the Megarian Decree, worsened tensions

Question 2

Women in religion

Question 3

Women and the home/marriage/motherhood

Answer 3

Expected to manage households and bear children.
Marriages arranged for social and economic purposes.
Women’s roles were centered on family and domestic duties.

Question 4

Aspasia

Answer 4

A metic (resident foreigner) who was the companion of Pericles.
Known for her intelligence and association with Athenian intellectuals.
Criticized for her political influence and non-traditional role.

Question 5

Women in Tragedy

Answer 5

Depicted as figures of power, suffering, and defiance (e.g., Medea, Antigone).
Used as a lens to explore themes of justice, revenge, and societal norms.
Some tragedies reflected on women’s restricted roles and hardships.