The Sicilian Expedition of 415 BCE was a pivotal event in the Peloponnesian War, where Athens sought to dominate Sicily and aid Segesta against Syracuse. Alcibiades, an Athenian leader, played a controversial role, defecting to Sparta and compromising the campaign. The Athenian forces faced initial successes, but after strategic errors, reinforcements, and a disastrous naval battle, they suffered a crushing defeat, significantly weakening Athens.
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In ______, the Athenians decided to support Segesta against Syracuse during the ______.
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______ was the Athenian leader who pushed for the Sicilian Expedition, seeing it as an opportunity to control ______.
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By conquering Sicily, Athens hoped to strengthen their ______ and influence in the ______.
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Alcibiades' scandal before Sicilian Expedition
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Alcibiades' trial and defection
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Consequences of Alcibiades' betrayal
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The Athenian military expedition in Sicily included over ______ ships and ______ soldiers but lacked a strong ______ presence.
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Despite forming alliances with local cities, the Athenian general, ______, hesitated to launch a full-scale attack, resulting in minimal progress against ______.
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General ______ rallied the Sicilian cities and successfully repelled the Athenian siege on ______.
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Demosthenes' tactical suggestion to Athenians in Sicily
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Nicias' response to lunar eclipse during Sicilian Expedition
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The Athenians faced a significant naval loss in the ______ of Syracuse, leading to a disastrous outcome.
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After their naval defeat, Athenian leaders ______ and ______ tried to escape by land but were chased by Syracusan cavalry.
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The loss at Syracuse severely ______ Athens and was a turning point in the ______.
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