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The Death of Pericles: Plague, War, and Political Turmoil in Ancient Greece

Chapter 5.5 explores the circumstances surrounding the death of Pericles, the influential leader of Athens. It discusses various theories regarding his demise, including natural causes, murder, and the devastating plague that struck Athens during the Peloponnesian War. The chapter also examines the Athenian empire's diplomatic strategies, focusing on the formation of the Delian League, and the outcome of the Peloponnesian War, highlighting triumphant Sparta and the resulting political instability in Greece. It questions Darius's motivations to attack Greece amidst these conflicts.

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The Death of Pericles: Plague, War, and Political Turmoil in Ancient Greece

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  1. Chapter 5.5

  2. How did Pericles die? • Battle • Natural Causes • Murdered • Plague

  3. The Athenian empire used diplomacy to form which alliance? • Delian League • Corinthian Estate • Olympic Confederacy • Peloponnesian Alliance

  4. 3. After 27 years, the Peloponnesian War was… • Won by Athens. • Won by Sparta. • Won by Syracuse. • Called a draw.

  5. 4. As a result of the Peloponnesian War… • Greece became politically unstable. • Pericles took power and united all city-states. • Persians invaded to take advantage of the divided region. • Democracy fell from favor in most city-states.

  6. 5. Darius wanted to attack Greece because… • He saw opportunity for an easy campaign. • Greek colonies revolted in Asia Minor. • He felt threatened by the Spartan military might. • All of the above

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