GREECE TEST 3

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How large was the Persian Empire?

Back

as large as the United States

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Who ruled the Greek colonies in Asia Minor?

Back

Persia

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Why was it so crucial to the American way of life that the Greeks won this war?

Back

because if the Greeks lost democracy would have been destroyed in its infancy

Front

What Greek city-states helped the Ionians in their revolt against the Persians?

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Athens and Eretria

Front

Why was Darius going to begin his invasion of mainland Greece at Marathon?

Back

it was a large enough bay to accommodate Darius' large navy

Front

Why did Pheidippides run to Sparta, how long was the run, and how long did it take him?

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To ask the Spartans to send troops to Marathon, 140-150 miles, 2 days

Front

Why did the Spartans refuse the Athenian request?

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It was due to a religious reason. They could not leave until a full moon had risen.

Front

How many hoplites would there be at Marathon?

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9,000

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Why did the Persians wait for four days before attacking at Marathon?

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They couldn't believe the Greeks were going to fight, and they were hoping some of the Athenians were still loyal to Hippias, a former Athenian king who was with the Persians at Marathon.

Front

Why did the Greeks wait for four days before attacking at Marathon?

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They were hoping the Spartans would arrive, and they were hoping the Persians would have supply problems.