The Persian Challenge. (4)

Who controlled the Ionian Greek cities in western Asia Minor?

• Greeks

• Persians

• Romans

• Egyptians

When did the Ionian cities attempt a revolt against the Persian Empire?

• 499 B.C.

• 490 B.C.

• 486 B.C.

• 480 B.C.

Which city-state assisted the Ionian cities in their revolt?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

What prompted the Persian ruler Darius to seek revenge?

• Successful revolt by the Ionian cities

• Athenian invasion of Persia

• Defeat of the Persian navy

• Athenian assistance in the revolt

Where did the Persians land in 490 B.C.?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Marathon

• Asia Minor

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• Persian victory

• Athenian victory

• Stalemate

• Truce

Who brought news of Persia's defeat to Athens?

• Darius

• Xerxes

• Pheidippides

• Athenian navy

What did Pheidippides say before dropping dead?

• Rejoice! We win!

• Athens is safe!

• The Persians are defeated!

• Victory is ours!

What event is the modern marathon race based on?

• Battle of Marathon

• Athenian revolt

• Persian invasion

• Athenian runner's death

What did the Battle of Marathon prove to the Athenians?

• Persians could be defeated

• Persians were invincible

• Athens needed stronger allies

• Persians were not a threat