Greco-Persian Wars: Key Events and Figures

What was the initial cause of the Greco-Persian Wars?

• The Ionian Revolt against Persian rule

• The Battle of Marathon

• The rise of the Spartan army

• The Persian desire to expand into Egypt

Which Greek city-state supported the Ionian Revolt?

• Thebes

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

Where did the Persians first land during their invasion of Greece?

• Salamis

• Plataea

• Thermopylae

• Marathon

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• A stalemate

• A Greek victory

• A Persian victory

• An undecided battle

Who led the Persian forces after Darius's death?

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

• Artaxerxes

• Cambyses

What was significant about the Battle of Thermopylae?

• It marked the end of the Persian Wars

• The Greeks held off the Persians for three days

• It was a naval battle

• The Persians won without any resistance

What did Xerxes find when he reached Athens?

• A heavily fortified city

• A deserted city

• A welcoming Greek army

• A city ready to negotiate

Where did the decisive naval battle between the Greeks and Persians take place?

• Plataea

• Salamis

• Thermopylae

• Marathon

What was the result of the Battle of Plataea?

• A retreat by both sides

• A draw

• A Greek victory

• A Persian victory

What was the long-term impact of the Greek victory in the Persian Wars?

• The unification of Greece under Persian rule

• The rise of Greek city-states and eventual conflict between Athens and Sparta

• The decline of Greek city-states

• The rise of the Persian Empire