Study Questions for
Assignment 22 -- Thucydides 5-6
Book 5
- What brought about the peace of Nicias?
What generally were the terms?
- Why was the peace broken?
- In the Melian debate, what were Athens'
reasons for wanting to take Melos?
- On what grounds did the Athenians want
to debate to be centered?
- What reasons did the Melians give for
resisting the Athenians? What reasons did the Athenians give for attacking? What was the final result of the debate and siege?
Book 6
- Why did the Athenians turn their
attention to Sicily?
- In the debate between Nicias and
Alciabiades, what is the point at issue (what are they arguing about)? Who takes what side? What are their reasons?
- Why was Alcibiades exiled? Where did he
go?
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