Persian Wars Review Quiz CSJB

What were the main causes of the Persian Wars?

• Expansion of the Persian Empire and Greek city-states' desire for independence

• Trade disputes and economic competition

• Religious conflicts and cultural differences

• Territorial disputes and border conflicts

How did the Ionian Revolt contribute to the start of the Persian Wars?

• It resulted in a peace treaty between the Ionian city-states and the Persian Empire.

• It had no impact on the start of the Persian Wars.

• It led to the involvement of the Greek city-states in the conflict against the Persian Empire.

• It caused the Persian Empire to withdraw from its expansion plans.

Explain the role of Athens and Sparta in causing the Persian Wars.

• Athens and Sparta were allies of the Persian Empire

• Athens and Sparta were conquered by the Persian Empire

• Athens and Sparta supported the Greek city-states in their revolt against Persian rule.

• Athens and Sparta were neutral and did not play a role in the Persian Wars

What role did the Delian League play in the Persian Wars?

• Led the Persian forces against the Greeks

• Provided military support to the Persian forces

• Stayed neutral and did not participate in the Persian Wars

• Provided naval and financial support to the Greek forces

What was the significance of the Battle of Marathon in the Persian Wars?

• It resulted in a peace treaty between Greece and Persia

• It marked the first major Persian invasion of Greece and the decisive victory of the Athenians over the Persians.

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact

• It led to the defeat of the Spartans by the Persians

Describe the key events of the Battle of Thermopylae.

• The Battle of Thermopylae was won by the Persians

• The key events of the Battle of Thermopylae include the naval battle of Salamis

• The Greeks were heavily outnumbered at the Battle of Thermopylae

• The key events of the Battle of Thermopylae include the stand of the 300 Spartans, the betrayal of Ephialtes, and the eventual defeat of the Greeks.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Salamis and its impact on the Persian Wars?

• The Battle of Salamis was a victory for the Persians, strengthening their forces and ensuring their ultimate victory in the Persian Wars

• The Battle of Salamis had no impact on the Persian Wars and was inconsequential in the overall outcome

• The Battle of Salamis resulted in a decisive victory for the Greek city-states, weakening the Persian forces and ultimately leading to the defeat of the Persians in the Persian Wars.

• The Battle of Salamis ended in a draw, prolonging the Persian Wars and leading to further conflict

Explain the significance of the Battle of Plataea in the context of the Persian Wars.

• It had no significant impact on the outcome of the Persian Wars

• It led to the expansion of the Persian Empire into Greece

• It marked the decisive victory of the Greek city-states over the Persian Empire, effectively ending the Persian invasion of Greece.

• It resulted in the complete annihilation of the Greek city-states

What lasting impact did the Persian Wars have on the Greek city-states?

• The Persian Wars resulted in the decline of Athens and the rise of Sparta as the dominant city-state in Greece.

• The Persian Wars had no impact on the Greek city-states and they continued as they were before the wars.

• The Persian Wars led to the unification of all Greek city-states under the rule of the Persian Empire.

• The Persian Wars led to the rise of Athens as the dominant city-state in Greece, and the formation of the Delian League to defend against future Persian invasions.

How did the Persian Wars shape the future conflicts and alliances in the ancient world?

• Rise of the Roman Empire

• Collapse of the Greek city-states

• Formation of the Delian League

• Formation of the Han Dynasty