The Challenge of Persia. (3)

What was the primary objective of the Greeks at the pass of Thermopylae?

• To ambush the Persians

• To delay the Persians' advance

• To retreat to central Greece

• To negotiate with the Persians

How long did the Greek force hold off the Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

What was the outcome of the battle at Plataea?

• Persian victory

• Greek victory

• Stalemate

• Truce

Which city did the Athenians abandon when threatened by the arrival of Persian forces?

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Athens

• Salamis

What was the traitor's role in the events at Thermopylae?

• How to use a mountain

  path to outflank the Greek force.

• Leading the Persian army

• Serving as a double agent

• Negotiating a peace treaty

What was the location of the Persian defeat at Plataea?

• Northeast of Athens

• Southeast of Athens

• Northwest of Athens

• Southwest of Athens

What was the outcome of the naval battle near Salamis?

• Persian victory

• Greek victory

• Stalemate

• Negotiated peace

In what year did the Greeks form the largest Greek army and defeat the Persian army at Plataea?

• 480 b.c.

• 479 b.c.

• 478 b.c.

• 481 b.c.

Who specifically responded to the news about Persian arrows at Thermopylae?

• An Athenian general

• A Corinthian soldier

• A Spartan

• A Persian messenger

What geographical direction is Plataea located from Athens?

• Northeast

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Southwest