Greek History Quiz

Greek History Quiz

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Greek History Quiz

Greek History Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Penny Cunningham

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the Persian invasion repulsed in 479 B.C.?

Darius

Alexander the Great

Xerxes

Leonidas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Themistocles' strategy to maximize the Greek advantage against the Persians according to Herodotus?

To attack Persia directly

To increase the size of the Greek fleet

To form an alliance with Sparta

To deceive the Persians into a disadvantageous battle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Thucydides, why did Themistocles persuade his fellow-citizens to abandon Athens?

Because he foresaw an earthquake

Because he wanted to save the treasury

Because he foresaw the Persian attack on Athens

Because he wanted to establish a new city

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Themistocles ordered the construction of a ship-canal through the Athos peninsula?

To facilitate trade with other Greek cities

To facilitate the movement of his war-fleet

To impress the Spartans

To create a new trade route

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battle is associated with Themistocles' cunning that resulted in a Greek victory?

Battle of Marathon

Battle of Thermopylae

Battle of Salamis

Battle of Plataea

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the attitude of the Athenians towards those who were accused of medism after the First Persian War?

They were honored for their diplomatic skills.

They were treated with suspicion and hostility.

They were promoted to higher political positions.

They were given financial rewards for their services.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to the ostracism of Themistocles?

His failure to win the Battle of Marathon.

His opposition to Sparta's bid for control of Delphi.

His alleged collusion with Persia.

His support for the establishment of the Delian League.

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