Unit III - Classical Greece - The Battle of Salamis

Who was the Athenian Admiral during the Battle of Salamis?

• Xerxes

• Admiral Themistocles

• Cyrus the Great

• King Leonidas

When did the Battle of Salamis take place?

• 460 BC

• 480 BC

• 470 BC

• 490 BC

Where did the Battle of Salamis take place?

• Straits of Marathon

• Straits of Thermopylae

• Straits of Salamis

• Straits of Athens

What was the featured weapon on the Greek side during the Battle of Salamis?

• Trireme

• Sword

• Spear

• Chariot

Why did Xerxes regret burning down Athens?

• The Greeks were in disarray

• The city was rebuilt the next day

• He lost the battle

• The Greeks regrouped and prepared for the next fight

How did Themistocles lure the Persians into the Battle of Salamis?

• He attacked the Persian fleet

• He sent a messenger to deceive the Persians

• He pretended to surrender

• He negotiated a peace treaty

What was the significance of the Battle of Salamis for the Greeks?

• They were on the offensive

• They were completely defeated

• They were on the defensive

• They were forced to retreat

What did the Battle of Salamis allow Greece to do?

• Flourish as a civilization

• Establish a monarchy

• Build a strong army

• Conquer Persia

How did the Greek triremes give them an advantage in the Battle of Salamis?

• They had stronger weapons

• They were more maneuverable in tight conditions

• They had better armor

• They were faster than the Persian ships

What did Xerxes realize after the Battle of Salamis?

• He had been defeated

• He needed to regroup and attack again

• The Greeks were not a threat

• He could easily conquer Greece