Persian Wars Flashcard

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Who led the Persians during the Ionian revolt?

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Darius I

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Who was named as Darius I's successor?

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Xerxes I

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What was the purpose of the Royal Road built during Darius I's reign?

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To connect cities for trade and communication

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What was the main obstacle that prevented the Persian fleet from reaching Greece in 492 BC?

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Storms

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How many men did Athens lose in the Battle of Marathon?

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About 192 men

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Who was responsible for establishing the Persian Empire? A. Darius I B. Xerxes C. Cyrus the Great D. Alexander the Great

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Cyrus the Great

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What was the primary reason that sparked the Persian Wars according to the text?

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The Ionians, who were Greeks living along the coast of Turkey, were conquered by Cyrus the Great and revolted against Persian rule.

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Which battle during the Persian Wars is noted for the Persians losing despite their numerical advantage, with about 6,000 Persian casualties?

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The Battle of Marathon

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During the second attack on Greece, which battle involved the Spartans fighting to the death against a much larger Persian army?

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The Battle of Thermopylae

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What strategy did the Athenians use to defeat the Persian fleet at the Battle of Salamis?

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They lured the Persian fleet into narrow straits where their maneuverability could be used as an advantage.