Persian Wars

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Which popular sporting activity resulted from the first battle of the Persian Wars? Options: The Marathon, The Triathlon, The Olympics, The Pentathlon

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The Marathon

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After the Battle of Marathon, which Greek city-state helped Athens fight against the Persians?

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Sparta

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The Greek city-state of ____ is known for their powerful army.

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Sparta

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The following information describes which battle of the Persian wars: Narrow mountain pass where Persians attacked Athens from behind and then burned Athens.

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Thermopylae

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The following information describes which of the Persian Wars: Greeks led Persians into a narrow strait of water and then easily sank many Persian ships (because of their large size) causing the Persians to retreat.

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Salamis

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What was a Greek soldier called and what was the name of the formation that he often fought in?

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Hoplite, phalanx

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Which of the following statements is true concerning the Persian Wars?
Options: The Persians defeated the Greek city-states, Athens started its decline after the end of the war, Sparta and Athens were united against the Persians, Persian ideas were adopted by the Athenians

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Sparta and Athens were united against the Persians

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The Persian navy was destroyed at this battle: Plataea, Salamis, Thermopylae, Marathon

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Salamis

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Why did the first Persian War start?

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Persia wanted to punish Athens for interfering in the Ionian Revolt.

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How many Spartans fought at the Battle of Thermopylae?

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300