Persian War

Who was the ruler of the Persian Empire during the Ionian Revolt?

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

• Alexander the Great

What event began when Greeks under Persian control tried to break free?

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Ionian Revolt

• The Trojan War

• The Persian War

Who supported the Ionian Revolt, provoking Persian retaliation?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Rome

• Egypt

What was the reaction of Persia to Athenian support of the revolt?

• They ignored it

• They retaliated

• They formed an alliance

• They offered peace

Who was the Persian king who wanted to punish Athens for the Ionian Revolt?

• Xerxes

• Leonidas

• Darius I

• Themistocles

Which battle did Themistocles help win?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Plataea

Which of the following is true about Darius and Xerxes?

• They were Greek heroes.

• They were Persian kings.

• They were Roman philosophers.

• They were Egyptian gods.

Who was the Persian king during the Battle of Marathon?

• King Darius

• King Xerxes

• King Cyrus

• King Artaxerxes

What tactic did the Greeks use to win the Battle of Marathon?

• Phalanx and surprise attack

• Naval blockade

• Siege warfare

• Guerrilla tactics

What was the main advantage the Greeks had over the Persians in the Battle of Marathon?

• Superior tactics

• Larger army

• Better weapons

• Stronger navy