The First Invasion of Greece

Who led the first invasion of Greece?

• Cleopatra

• Julius Caesar

• Darius the Great

• Alexander the Great

Which sea did the Persians try to gain control of during the first invasion?

• Aegean Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

Which city-state came under Persian rule during the first invasion?

• Athens

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Thebes

What was the result of the Battle of Marathon for the Persians?

• Retreat

• Victory

• Stalemate

• Defeat

Who provided help to the Persians in assembling a navy?

• Cavalry

• Archers

• Master shipbuilders

• War elephants

Which ruler was also known as Darius the Great?

• Artaxerxes I

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes I

• Darius II

Which region came under Persian rule during the first invasion?

• Macedon

• Crete

• Epirus

• Thessaly

What was the main objective of the Persians in invading Greece?

• Spread their religion

• Gain control of the Aegean Sea

• Conquer the entire world

• Establish trade routes

Which of the following did not come under Persian rule during the first invasion?

• Macedon

• Thrace

• Aegean isles

• Thebes

What was the title of Darius I?

• The Wise

• The Great

• The Conqueror

• The Mighty