Athens and Sparta: A Quiz

What was the main reason Athens and Sparta united during the Persian Wars?

• To conquer new territories

• To defeat the Persians

• To spread democracy

• To trade with Asia Minor

Which city-state rebelled against Persian rule in 499 BCE?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Miletus

• Sardis

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• The Persians won

• The Athenians won

• The Spartans won

• The Persians and Greeks made peace

In which year did the Persians burn Athens to the ground?

• 546 BCE

• 499 BCE

• 480 BCE

• 431 BCE

How did the Greeks manage to defeat the Persian fleet?

• By using larger ships

• By luring them into shallow waters

• By attacking at night

• By using fire arrows

What was the main reason for the Peloponnesian War?

• Disputes over trade routes

• Athens' growing power

• Persian influence

• Athenian democracy

Which type of government did Sparta have during the Peloponnesian War?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

What was a major advantage of the Athenian military?

• Stronger army

• Larger territory

• Stronger navy

• Better weapons

Who helped the Spartans build a navy during the Peloponnesian War?

• The Athenians

• The Persians

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

In what year did Athens surrender to Sparta?

• 431 BCE

• 405 BCE

• 404 BCE

• 403 BCE