The Challenge of Persia. (2).

Who was one of the Athenian leaders mentioned in the text?

• Darius

• Xerxes

• Themistocles

• Spartacus

How did Xerxes plan to seek revenge against the Greeks?

• Diplomacy

• Invasion

• Economic sanctions

• Cultural exchange

What was the primary role of the defensive league formed under the Spartans?

• Economic cooperation

• Military defense against Persia

• Cultural exchange

• Political unity

Who insisted on a new military policy in Athens, including the construction of a navy?

• Xerxes

• Darius

• Themistocles

• Spartacus

What was Xerxes' invasion force composed of in terms of troops?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 180,000

• 200,000

Who became the new Persian monarch after Darius died in 486 B.C.?

• Themistocles

• Xerxes

• Spartacus

• Athenian

What did Xerxes vow after Darius's death?

• Alliance with Greece

• Revenge and invasion of Greece

• Retreat from military affairs

• Negotiation for peace

What was the common goal that united Athenians, Spartans, and other Greeks during the Persian invasion?

• Expanding their territories

• Defeating the Persian invaders

• Establishing a new government

• Forming an alliance with Persia

What was the size of the Athenian fleet by the time of the Persian invasion?

• 100 vessels

• 150 vessels

• 200 vessels

• 250 vessels

How many vessels did the Athenians have in their fleet by the time of the Persian invasion in 480 B.C.?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250