Ancient History- 2.1- Historical Context Quiz

Which region was Persia originally settled in?

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Present-day Iran

• Anatolia

What significant event occurred in 490 BC during the Persian Wars?

• The Battle of Thermopylae

• The Battle of Marathon

• The Battle of Salamis

• The Battle of Plataea

What was Sparta recognized for in 500 BC?

• Naval dominance

• Superior military force, excelling in hoplite warfare

• Democracy

• Cultural achievements

Which battle marked the end of the Persian Wars?

• The Battle of Thermopylae

• The Battle of Salamis

• The Battle of Marathon

• The Battles of Plataea and Mycale

What does the term "hoplite warfare" refer to?

• Naval combat

• Tight formations of foot soldiers with overlapping shields

• Cavalry tactics

• Guerrilla warfare

Who is regarded as the "Father of History"?

• Thucydides

• Herodotus

• Plutarch

• Aeschylus

Which Persian king launched the Second Persian Invasion in 480 BC?

• Xerxes

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius I

• Cambyses II

Which battle in 480 BC was a Greek naval victory?

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Plataea

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Marathon

What is the primary limitation of Herodotus as a source for the Persian Wars?

• Lack of detail

• Pro-Persian bias

• Exaggeration of troop numbers and Athenian bias

• No firsthand accounts

Which playwright wrote "The Persians"?

• Sophocles

• Aristophanes

• Aeschylus

• Euripides