Virtual Core Studies 1
Classical Origins of Western Culture

Self-Quiz on Thucydides
Part 3: Plataea and Mytilene

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1. In the debate about the Mytilenian prisoners, which of the following statements does Cleon make?

Healthy differences of opinion are always good for a democracy.
The citizens should heed those public speakers who show the greatest intellectual vitality.
If the Athenians neglect the oracles of the gods, they will pay the consequences.
Ordinary people are generally better at governing a city than more intelligent people.

2. Cleon states that the Athenians should

reconsider their decision to kill and enslave the population of Mytilene
stand firm and punish the Mytilenians for their injustice
consult with their allies and begin a process of arbitration
show leniency to all but a small group of ringleaders

3. Cleon says that punishing the Mytilenians severely will

make relations with other Athenian allies more difficult
make the gods more favorable to the Athenian empire
deter other Athenian allies from rebelling
frighten the Spartans into reconsidering their commitment to the war

4. Diodotus states that the Athenians should treat the Mytilenians according to

self-interest
piety
justice
pity

5. According to Diodotus, the death penalty

has proved to be an effective deterrent for many crimes in the past
should be extended to many more offenses
will make other allies think twice before rebelling
has proven ineffective as a deterrent to crime


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