SS 7-3 / 7-4 Practice Test

Spartan leader who provided soldiers in the Persian war, fought bravely at the Battle of Thermopylae with just 300 soldiers. Mark only one oval.

• Leonidas

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

• Zoroaster

Religious leader who brought monotheism to Persia and the belief that good will triumph over evil. Mark only one oval.

• Leonidas

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

• Zoroaster

Persian king who vowed to avenge his father’s loss at Marathon, and beat the united Greeks at Thermopylae. Mark only one oval.

• Leonidas

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

• Zoroaster

Persian leader who united the empire, built a strong army, and ruled fairly (kept cultures of those he conquered, freed Jewish slaves). Mark only one oval.

• Leonidas

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

• Zoroaster

Democratic leader during the Golden Age of Athens, put people in charge based on their ability. Mark only one oval.

• satrap

• Pericles

Belief in one god. Mark only one oval.

• monotheism

• polytheism

Belief in more than one god. Mark only one oval.

• monotheism

• polytheism

The governor of a province in ancient Persia. Mark only one oval.

• satrap

• Pericles

Why did Darius I send a fleet of ships to Marathon? Mark only one oval.

• He was avenging the death of his son, Xerxes.

• He wanted to take over Sparta.

• He was punishing the Athenians for supporting the revolt in Anatolia.

• They needed gas.

What was the main reason the Greeks hesitated to engage the Persians at Marathon? Mark only one oval.

• They were waiting for reinforcements from Sparta.

• They were unsure of the Persian strength.

• They were outnumbered 2:1.

• They were waiting for a favorable omen.