Peloponnesian War Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the key causes, major events, and significant figures of the Peloponnesian War, gaining insight into how the conflict shaped ancient Greek history. They will also explore the impact of the war on Athens and Sparta, understanding the broader consequences for the Greek city-states involved. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Peloponnesian War Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Peloponnesian War Research.docx
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