Persian Wars

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What was a cause of the Persian Wars?

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A revolt in a Greek colony lead Persia to invade

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In the first battle of the Persian wars, the Battle of Marathon, Athenians had smaller numbers BUT had better ___ and ___, which led to a victory for Greece.

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weapons and leaders

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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? Mycenae, Crete, Troy

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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 Greece 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