Unit III - Classical Greece - The Battle of Plataea

When did the Battle of Plataea take place?

• 486 BCE

• 479 BCE

• 490 BCE

• 480 BCE

Who was the Persian ruler during the Battle of Plataea?

• Artaxerxes I

• Xerxes I

• Darius I

• Cyrus the Great

What was the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?

• Persian victory

• Stalemate

• Greek victory

• Treaty agreement

What type of warriors contributed to the Greek victory at Plataea?

• Slingers

• Hoplites

• Cavalry

• Archers

Who became the king of Persia in 486 BCE?

• Artaxerxes I

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

• Cyrus the Great

Which battle was an opening overture of the long war between Greeks and Persians?

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Plataea

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Marathon

Where did Xerxes return after the defeat at the Battle of Salamis?

• Plataea

• Athens

• Salamis

• Sousa

What did Xerxes hope would break after the defeat at Salamis?

• Persian army

• Greek navy

• Greek economy

• Greek alliance

What did the Greeks realize after a series of political negotiations?

• Persians would offer a treaty

• Only war would settle the issue

• Persians would gain victory through diplomacy

• Persians would retreat

Who was left in charge of the Persian invasion after Xerxes returned home?

• Xerxes I

• Mardonius

• Darius I

• Cyrus the Great