The Persian Wars

Who were the main opponents in the Persian Wars?

• Greeks vs. Romans

• Spartans vs. Athenians

• Greeks vs. Persians

• Egyptians vs. Persians

In which year did Cyrus II conquer the Greek city-state of Ionia?

• 546 BC

• 499 BC

• 492 BC

• 480 BC

What event marked the beginning of the Ionian Revolt?

• The conquest of Babylon

• The Battle of Marathon

• The Greeks helping city-states on the Greek mainland

• The Persians defeating the Ionians

Who led the Persians when they decided to punish the Greek city-states for their participation in the Ionian Revolt?

• Cyrus II

• Xerxes I

• Cambyses II

• Darius I

In which year did the Persian Wars begin?

• 559 BC

• 530 BC

• 499 BC

• 492 BC

What were Greek hoplites?

• Warships

• Citizen-soldiers

• Persian archers

• Greek generals

What was the primary weapon of Greek hoplites?

• Bow and arrow

• Sword

• Spear

• Axe

What was the name of the Greek military formation where soldiers fought in closely spaced rows with overlapping shields?

• Trireme

• Phalanx

• Hoplite

• Dory

Who was known as "Cyrus the Great"?

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

• Cyrus II

• Cambyses II

What was the Royal Road used for during the Persian Empire?

• Religious pilgrimages

• Trade and commerce

• Military parades

• Athletic competitions