What is sea power primarily used for according to the text?

• To explore new lands

• To meet military and economic needs

• To establish colonies

• To promote cultural exchange

Which ancient civilization was known for mastering sea power in the Mediterranean region?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Phoenicians

• The Babylonians

What was the primary reason Crete became a dominant sea power?

• Its large population

• Its advanced technology

• Its strategic geography

• Its rich natural resources

What was the Phoenician alphabet primarily used for?

• Religious texts

• Trade and commerce

• Military communication

• Historical records

By what year had the Greeks encountered the forces of Persia in the eastern Mediterranean?

• 500 BC

• 492 BC

• 450 BC

• 400 BC

What was the primary purpose of Xerxes' navy during his invasion in 480 BC?

• To transport troops across the Aegean Sea

• To protect the Persian army's flank and carry supplies

• To engage in direct combat with Greek triremes

• To explore new territories for the Persian Empire

Who was the Greek commander that realized the Persians could be stopped by breaking their sea line of communication?

• Leonidas

• Pericles

• Themistocles

• Socrates

What type of ship did the Greeks build to counter the Persian fleet?

• Biremes

• Triremes

• Quinqueremes

• Catamarans

What significant event marked the beginning of the Golden Age of Athens?

• The Battle of Marathon

• The Battle of Thermopylae

• The Battle of Salamis

• The Battle of Plataea

What was the significance of Alexandria in Greek civilization?

• It was the birthplace of Alexander the Great.

• It was a major center of Greek culture in Egypt.

• It was the site of the Battle of Salamis.

• It was the capital of the Persian Empire.