Battle of Potidaea

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date?432 BC
2. What is the location?Potidaea, a city in ancient Greece
3. What was the Battle of Potidaea and when did it happen?The Battle of Potidaea was a fight that took place in 432 BC between the city of Athens and the people of Potidaea, who were helped by the city of Corinth.
4. Why did Athens want Potidaea to tear down its walls?Athens said the walls were a danger to Athens, but Potidaea wanted to keep its walls and stay free.

Hegemony: Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.
Delian League: An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens after the Persian Wars, which became an instrument of Athenian power.
Peloponnesian League: An alliance of Greek city-states led by Sparta, which opposed the Delian League and Athens.
Tributary Ally: A state that pays tribute to a more powerful state while maintaining some degree of autonomy.