Why was a strong navy important to the Delian League in the Peloponnesian War?
- The island Delos was the capital of the Delian League.
- A navy could cut off Sparta from mainland Greece.
- Many islands made up the territories of the Delian League.
- The Peloponnesian League could only attack Athens by sea.
Many islands made up the territories of the Delian League.
How did Sparta benefit from its location during the Peloponnesian War?
- Sparta had ample coastline for its substantial navy.
- Sparta was located inland, protecting it from the Athenian navy.
- Sparta was on the Aegean coast, protecting it from a land invasion.
- Sparta was located on its own island far away from the members of the Delian League.
Sparta was located inland, protecting it from the Athenian navy.
What was one effect of the Peloponnesian War?
Macedonia invaded Greece.
Sparta allied with Macedonia.
Athens took over Macedonia.
Macedonia defeated the Greek navy.
Macedonia invaded Greece.
What caused Sparta to want to go to war with Athens?
- Athens demanded tribute from Sparta.
- Sparta was worried that Athens was becoming too strong.
- Sparta wanted to expand its size and Athens controlled a lot of land.
- Athens launched a surprise attack on Sparta for not joining the Delian League.
Sparta was worried that Athens was becoming too strong.