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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of the Lamian War, what territory was the Aetolian League required to cede as a consequence of the Exiles' Decree issued by Alexander the Great?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Following Alexander the Great's death, the Aetolian League was compelled to relinquish control of Oiniadai, a territory they had seized around 330 BC, as part of the widespread revolts and the subsequent formation of the Hellenic League aimed at ending Macedonian dominance over Greece.
Trivia Question Explanation: Alexander the Great’s Exiles’ Decree mandated the return of exiled individuals, prompting the Aetolian League to relinquish control of Oiniadai, a region they had occupied for several years prior to Alexander’s death and the outbreak of the Lamian War.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of the Achaean League, the Aetolian League is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Achaean League, a confederation of Greek city-states, frequently found itself in opposition to the Aetolian League during the Hellenistic period, engaging in conflicts like the Cleomenean War, the Social War, and the First Macedonian War. Later, the Achaean League allied with the Roman Republic, contributing to Roman expansion in Greece and ultimately leading to its dissolution by Rome in 146 BC.
Trivia Question Explanation: The source text explicitly states that the Achaean League was a rival of the Aetolian League during conflicts such as the Cleomenean War, the Social War, and the First Macedonian War, establishing a pattern of opposition.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of ancient Greece, the expansion of the Aetolian League following 279 BC resulted in the incorporation of territories and cities beyond its original Aetolian base. Which of the following best exemplifies this expansion?
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Aetolian League, originating in ancient Greece, evolved from a loosely organized confederation of tribes and cities into a significant power during the Hellenistic period. Following a victory against the Gauls in 279 BC, the League expanded its control over much of central Greece, incorporating numerous regions and even attracting city-states from outside the immediate area, like Mantineia and Tegea.
Trivia Question Explanation: After their victory against the Gauls in 279 BC, the Aetolian League grew in power and influence, extending its reach beyond its initial territory to include Greek city-states such as Mantineia and Tegea, demonstrating a significant expansion of its control.
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Study Hint 4
Question: In the context of Hellenistic Greece, the Aetolian League is considered notable primarily for what characteristic?
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Hellenistic period, a period of conflict following Alexander the Great's death, numerous entities vied for power. These included the Kingdom of Macedonia, Epirus, Sparta, Rhodes, the kingdoms of Pergamum, and the powerful empires of the Seleucids and Ptolemies, alongside Greek leagues like the Aetolian League and the Achaean League.
Trivia Question Explanation: The source text explicitly states that the Hellenistic period was marked by successive wars involving various entities, including the Aetolian League, alongside larger kingdoms and empires. This highlights the League's role in the conflicts that defined the era.
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Study Hint 5
Question: In the context of Epirus, the Aetolian League is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Ancient Epirus, a kingdom in northwestern Greece and southern Albania, existed alongside several neighboring entities, including the Aetolian League to its south. This geographical proximity meant Epirus often interacted with, and sometimes clashed with, the Aetolian League as both vied for influence in the region.
Trivia Question Explanation: Epirus shared a border with the Aetolian League to the south, leading to interactions and potential conflicts as both entities sought regional dominance.
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Study Hint 6
Question: In the context of the Battle of Thermopylae (191 BC), the Aetolian League is considered to have played what key role in the conflict?
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Battle of Thermopylae in 191 BC, the Aetolian League allied with the Seleucid Empire against the Roman Republic, providing a garrison at Fort Callidromus which was unexpectedly outflanked by a Roman force led by Cato the Elder, contributing to the Seleucid defeat.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Aetolian League provided a garrison at Fort Callidromus, which was surprised by a Roman force under Cato the Elder, causing the Seleucids to panic and break formation, ultimately leading to their defeat.
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Study Hint 7
Question: In the context of the Second Macedonian War, the Aetolian League is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the Second Macedonian War, the Aetolian League allied with Rome, Pergamon, and Rhodes against Philip V of Macedon. This alliance contributed to Philip V's defeat and the subsequent relinquishing of Macedonian possessions across Greece, Thrace, and Asia Minor, marking a period of increased Roman influence in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Aetolian League joined forces with Rome, Pergamon, and Rhodes to oppose Philip V of Macedon during the Second Macedonian War, ultimately contributing to his defeat and the expansion of Roman power.
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Study Hint 8
Question: In the context of the Antigonid Macedonian army, the Aetolian League is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Antigonid Macedonian army, evolving from the kingdom of Macedonia between 276 and 168 BC, rose to prominence as a major Hellenistic military power and engaged in extensive conflicts throughout Hellenistic Greece, including sustained campaigns against various Greek city-states and leagues like the Aetolian League.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Antigonid army fought campaigns against numerous powers in Hellenistic Greece, and the Aetolian League is specifically listed among those opponents alongside Epirus, Sparta, Athens, Rhodes, and Pergamon.
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Study Hint 9
Question: In the context of Aetolia, the Aetolian League is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Aetolian League, a significant political and military alliance in ancient Greece, originated and was centrally based within the mountainous region of Aetolia, specifically encompassing the eastern portion of the modern Aetolia-Acarnania regional unit and extending into parts of Evrytania.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Aetolian League held its core territory within Aetolia and expanded to include neighboring areas, establishing it as a dominant political and military force in the region during ancient times.
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Study Hint 10
Question: In the context of the Social War (220-217 BC), the Aetolian League is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: From 220 to 217 BC, the Aetolian League participated in a conflict known as the Social War, aligning with Sparta and Elis against the Hellenic League led by Philip V of Macedon. This war, also referred to as the War of the Allies and the Aetolian War, ultimately concluded with the Peace of Naupactus.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Aetolian League formed an alliance with Sparta and Elis to oppose Philip V of Macedon and the Hellenic League during the Social War, demonstrating a clear opposition to Macedonian dominance.
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