Greek/Persian War

Front

What was the name of the one supreme God according to Zoroastrianism?

Back

Ahura Mazda

Front

Who was the king of Sparta that lead the last stand of 300 at the Battle of Thermopylae?

Back

Leonidas

Front

The Persian Empire ended after its defeat by what young and powerful ruler?

Back

Alexander

Front

The Persians landed at ________ which was a plain about 25 miles (40km) from Athens

Back

Marathon

Front

What religion is found in Persia?

Back

Zoroastrianism

Front

The Persian Empire is located in what modern day country located in southwest Asia? Options: Iraq, Israel, Iran, Seattle

Back

Iran

Front

A ______is a narrow channel of water between two pieces of land.

Back

strait

Front

What two Greek city-states banded together to defeat the Persian invasion?

Back

Athens and Sparta

Front

What Persian King invaded Greece with about 200,000 troops and thousands of warships?

Back

Xerxes

Front

Persia maintained a full-time, paid, professional ____.

Back

army