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Ancient Greece Worksheets on the Peloponnesian War

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Causes of the Peloponnesian War: students read about Athens, Sparta and the Delian League, then answer 5 questions
Opening reading to launch the war unit
Strengths of Athens and Sparta: students read about navy versus army and answer 5 questions comparing the two city-states
Discussion starter on how each side fought
Plague and death of Pericles in 430 BCE: students read how disease weakened Athens and answer 5 questions on its effects
Cause-and-effect discussion on a crisis in Athens
Sicilian Expedition as the war's turning point: students read about Athens' defeat at Syracuse and answer 5 questions
Small-group reading on a key military defeat
Fall of Athens and end of the war in 404 BCE: students read about Sparta's victory and its aftermath, answer 5 questions
Closing reading to wrap up the unit
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Engaging and Educational! Introduce students to the history and major events of the Peloponnesian War with this reading comprehension resource designed for upper elementary and middle school learners. Students will explore the conflict between Athens and Sparta while building reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.

Through five informational reading passages, students will learn about the causes of the Peloponnesian War, the strengths of Athens and Sparta, the devastating plague in Athens, the Sicilian Expedition, and the fall of Athens at the end of the war. Each passage includes comprehension questions that encourage students to analyze historical events, improve text analysis skills, and deepen their understanding of Ancient Greek history.

The resource features a clear and student-friendly layout that supports both independent learning and classroom instruction. It is perfect for social studies lessons, literacy centers, homework assignments, substitute plans, morning work, small-group activities, and homeschool learning.

Ideal for Grades 4–8, ESL and ELL learners, intervention groups, and history enrichment activities.

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