2d. Athens at War - The Battle of Salamis and Aftermath - Flashcard

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Who is the main ancient source for the Battle of Salamis? Options: Thucydides, Homer, Herodotus, Plutarch

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Herodotus

Front

Which Greek city-state provided the most ships for the Battle of Salamis? Options: Corinth, Athens, Sparta, Thebes

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Athens

Front

Which Persian king led the invasion against Greece during the Battle of Salamis?

Options:

Darius
Eurybiades
Xerxes
Sicinnus

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Xerxes

Front

What did most Athenians do to protect their people before the Persians reached Athens?

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Fled to the island of Salamis

Front

What oracle led most Athenians to flee to the island of Salamis, following Themistocles advice?

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Trust in your wooden walls

Front

What happened to the Athenians who ignored Themistocles interpretation of the Oracle?

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They believed the 'wooden walls' referred to the Acropolis but were killed by the Persians

Front

Where did the Persian navy set up before the Battle of Salamis? Options:

Cape Artemisium
The Peloponnese
Phaleron, Athens' harbour
Salamis harbour

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Phaleron, Athens' harbour

Front

Which Athenian politician was the tactical genius behind the victory at Salamis?

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Themistocles

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How many ships did Athens contribute to the Greek fleet? Options: 100, 150, 200, 250

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200

Front

What strategy did Themistocles use to trick the Persian fleet into fighting at Salamis?

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He spread false rumours about the Greeks’ intentions via his slave, Sicinnus