Thucydides
Discover Thucydides: The Historian of War
Challenge your knowledge of Thucydides, the ancient historian whose accounts of the Peloponnesian War continue to influence modern historical thought. This quiz delves into his life, exile, and contributions to history.
- 6 thought-provoking questions
- Multiple choice and open-ended formats
- Perfect for history enthusiasts!
How many years of exile did Thucydides live?
20
30
21
39
What did he do during his time of exile?
He studied science, encouraged by Aristotle and Hipparchus.
He pursued a career in literature, writing books and long stories.
He researched history and became a well-known historian.
He tried to become stronger and gained a new army to help Amphipolis become strong again.
Who sent Thucydides into exile?
The Spartans
The gods, specifically Apollo and his sister Artemis
His family
The Athenians
Why was Thucydides sent into exile?
He failed to protect the city of Amphipolis.
He failed basic education, and the Athenians saw this as despicable.
He failed to learn fighting techniques.
He was accused of murdering his neighbors.
Other than a historian, what was Thucydides?
A philosopher
A teacher
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