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How did the plague help the winner of the peloponnesian war?
It reduced Athens' military strength, which added to its later losses in Sicily and subsequent battles helped significantly weaken Athens fighting capabilities.
How many hours it take by plane from Athens Greece to Sicily Palermo?
Departure point: Athens, GreeceDestination point: Sicily, PalermoEstimated flight duration: 1 hour, 44 minutes
What Mediterranean island did Athens invade during the Peloponnesian War?
Sicily.
Did Athens raid Sicily in the peloponnesian war?
No, it was a full-scale attack on Syracuse.
Where is the philosopher Plato from?
Plato was from Athens, Greece. He was born around 427 BC and is considered one of the most influential philosophers in Western history.
In 415 BC did Sicily destroy Athens?
No, Syracuse captured the Athenian expeditionary force which was attempting to capture it.
Is it true that Athens was very involved in trade?
Yes it is. Athens established colonies all along the coasts of present-day Turkey, north Africa, Italy and Sicily for that very purpose.
Who was involve in the peloponnesian war?
Hundreds of Greek city-states from Sicily to Asia Minor - Athens and its allies and Sparta and its allies.
What is a powerful city state that founded the colony of Syracuse in Sicily and that was located near important land and sea routes south of Athens?
Corinth
A powerful city-state that founded the colony Syracuse in Sicily and that was located near important land and sea routes south of Athens?
Corinth is correct answer.
How did Athens attempt to expand westward?
After the problems with Sparta were over, Athens looked westward to Sicily to expand its sphere of influence in the Mediterranean world. The idea was propagated by Alcibiades. Nicias, who had negotiated the peace agreement with Sparta was opposed to the idea. He was outvoted and three generals were named to lead the expedition to conquer Sicily. As events began to unfold, Athens suffered losses in their quest for a larger empire. Bottom line, the idea was a bad one.
What was the Peloponnesian War noteworthy for?
It involved the Greek world from Sicily to Asia Minor, whith great destruction and loss of life. It cost Athens its empire after it lost.
