Persian Wars Quiz

What was the primary reason that sparked the Persian Wars according to the text?

• The Persians wanted to expand their empire into Greece.

• The Ionians, who were Greeks living along the coast of Turkey, were conquered by Cyrus the Great and revolted against Persian rule.

• The Greeks wanted to conquer the Persian Empire.

• The Persians wanted to capture the city-state of Athens for its wealth.

Which battle during the Persian Wars is noted for the Persians losing despite their numerical advantage, with about 6,000 Persian casualties?

• The Battle of Marathon

• The Battle of Salamis

• The Battle of Thermopylae

• The Battle of Plataea

During the second attack on Greece, which battle involved the Spartans fighting to the death against a much larger Persian army?

• The Battle of Marathon

• The Battle of Salamis

• The Battle of Thermopylae

• The Battle of Plataea

What strategy did the Athenians use to defeat the Persian fleet at the Battle of Salamis?

• They used larger ships to ram the Persian vessels.

• They set fire to the Persian ships.

• They lured the Persian fleet into narrow straits where their maneuverability could be used as an advantage.

• They allied with other Greek city-states to outnumber the Persians.

Why did King Darius decide to go to war with the Greeks?

• To gain more wealth

• To expand Persian territory

• To avenge previous defeats

• To conquer the Greek city-states that supported the Ionian revolt

Where did the Persians first settle when they landed in Greece, and how many soldiers did they bring?

• In Athens with 20,000 soldiers

• On the coast of Sparta with 15,000 soldiers

• Near Thessaloniki with 10,000 soldiers

• Information not provided in the text

What was the main topic of debate among the Athenian citizens during the Persian invasion?

• Whether to surrender to the Persians or fight

• How to improve their military strategies

• Whether to seek help from other Greek city-states

• The text does not specify the topic of the debate

How was the outcome of the Athenian debate decided, and what was the result?

• By a public vote, resulting in a decision to fight

• Through a council of elders, deciding to negotiate peace

• By drawing lots, leading to a defensive strategy

• The text does not provide this information

What was the name of the King of Persia who decided to conquer the Greeks?

• Darius

• Xerxes

• Cyrus

• Alexander

In what year did the King of Persia decide to attack Greece?

• 490 BCE

• 480 BCE

• 470 BCE

• 500 BCE