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During the Peloponnesian War 431-404 bc did Athens or Sparta have allies with more land area?
Sparta had the largest area after it conquered the southern Peloponnese, while Athens had limited land in Attica, until it created an empire for 50 years of the GREEK cities in the eastern Aegean Sea littoral.
What was the name of the war fought between all of Greece city state between?
There were over 2,000 Greek city-states spread around the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and although many were frequently at war, there was no war which included 'all'. The largest was the Peloponnesian War between the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta and the Athenians and their empire, which spread around the Aegean Sea and west to Sicily.
Why was it called the Peloponnesian War?
Because it one side was based in the Peloponnesian Peninsula, home of the Dorian Greeks led by Sparta.- the other side was the empire established by Athens. The fighting was initially around the Peloponnese Peninsula, but it spread throughout the Greek world east to Asia Minor and west to Sicily as the war continued over its 27-year course.
What events led to the Peloponnesian War?
There was a series of disputes as Athens manoeuvred to maintain pre-eminence in the Greek world and keep control of its empire and the revenue it producd. The final stages were the fight between Corinth and its ex-colony Corcyra, the Athenian capture of Potidaia, and the Athenian trading ban on Megara.
How did peloponnesian war get its name?
Because it one side was based in the Peloponnesian Peninsula, home of the Dorian Greeks led by Sparta.- the other side was the empire established by Athens. The fighting was initially around the Peloponnese Peninsula, but it spread throughout the Greek world east to Asia Minor and west to Sicily as the war continued over its 27-year course.
Where was the peloponnesian fought?
Around the Mediterranean and Aegean periphery from Sicily to Asia Minor.
During the Peloponnesian War 431-404 bc did Athens or Sparta have allies with more land area?
Sparta had the largest area after it conquered the southern Peloponnese, while Athens had limited land in Attica, until it created an empire for 50 years of the GREEK cities in the eastern Aegean Sea littoral.
Which of the two city-states had most allies around the Aegean Sea?
Sparta and Athens
During the Persian Wars where were most of the allies against the Persians located?
In Mainland Greece, Asia Minor and the Aegean islands.
What was the name of the war fought between all of Greece city states?
There were over 2,000 Greek city-states spread around the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and although many were frequently at war, there was no war which included 'all'. The largest was the Peloponnesian War between the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta and the Athenians and their empire, which spread around the Aegean Sea and west to Sicily.
What was the name of the war fought between all of Greece city state between?
There were over 2,000 Greek city-states spread around the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and although many were frequently at war, there was no war which included 'all'. The largest was the Peloponnesian War between the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta and the Athenians and their empire, which spread around the Aegean Sea and west to Sicily.
Why was it so difficult for Athens and Sparta to defeat each othere?
Each had allies which augmented its power. Athens had an empire of about 180 city-states spread around the eastern Aegean Sea,. It had strong walls, which extended down to the sea, which enabled it to be resupplied during a siege. It also had a superior navy, which gave it the ability to threaten and raid opposing cities of the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta, and to ensure resupply of the city by sea from its empire. The Peloponnesian League had the strongest land forces, and was able to besiege Athens. By whittling don Athens' allies, it progressively reduced Athens' power and resupply, until finally after 27 years of fighting, the Athenian fleet was destroyed (Persia gave money to pay for a Peloponnesian fleet) and Athens was starved into submission.
Why was it called the Peloponnesian War?
Because it one side was based in the Peloponnesian Peninsula, home of the Dorian Greeks led by Sparta.- the other side was the empire established by Athens. The fighting was initially around the Peloponnese Peninsula, but it spread throughout the Greek world east to Asia Minor and west to Sicily as the war continued over its 27-year course.
Where did Persian Wars occur?
Around the Aegean Sea littoral.
Who lived around the Aegean Sea?
The Greeks, the Macedonians, the Thracians
How did the Persia attack Greece during the Persian war?
By marching their army from Asia Minor around the Aegean Sea, and sailing their ships on the Aegean Sea.
How did the Mycenaeans spread their culture around the Aegean Sea?
By conquest and settlement.
