The Battle of Marathon

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Why did people want to conquer Athens?

• Athens didn't have a king.

• The weather was nice.

• They had good music.

• Athens was rich because of its thriving trading.

When did the Battle of Marathon take place?

• 2020 AD

• 793 AD

• 3500 BC

• 490 BC

The warriors of Sparta didn't take part. What reasons did they give?

• They were too tired.

• They didn't like the Athenians very much.

• They were enjoying a festival to celebrate the god, Pan.

• They didn't like fighting, really.

• They said they would pray for the Athenians instead.

Who were the main combatants of the Battle of Marathon?

• Athens and Sparta

• Athens and Persia

• Athens and Troy

• Athens and Knossos

The winners of the Battle of Marathon were the forces of the City of

The Persians had a much bigger army than the Athenians. How did the Athenians manage to win?

• They attacked the Persians first, confusing them.

• They knew they had to win, or risk the lives of their families, their homes, and their city.

• They built a wooden horse and snuck it into the enemy camp.

• They stayed in their city and fought from the walls.

How many lives were lost in the battle?

• 300 Persians

• 790 Athenians

• 192 Athenians

• 6000 Persians

How many miles did Pheidippides run, to deliver the news of the Athenian's victory?

• 26 miles

• 25 miles

• 100 miles

• 500 miles

After he arrived in the city, what did Pheidippides shout?

• Adidas!

• Reebok!

• Nike!

• Puma!