The Birth of Drama

How did the Athenians win the Battle of Salamis?

• By using large warships to overpower the Persian fleet.

• By using small, slim boats to lure the Persian fleet into the bay of Salamis, trapping and burning them.

• By forming an alliance with the Spartans to fight together against the Persians.

• By engaging in a land battle that distracted the Persian forces.

Who were the Minoans and what was their significance?

• They were a nomadic tribe from the mainland of Greece.

• They were travelers from the island of Crete, ruled by King Minos, and contributed to the creation of Greek civilization.

• They were a group of sea pirates who raided coastal cities.

• They were the first inhabitants of the island of Cyprus.

Where did the Minoans settle and what city was formed there?

• In the region of Crete, where the city of Knossos was formed.

• In the area known as Attica, where the city of Athens would form.

• In the region of Peloponnese, where the city of Sparta was formed.

• In the area known as Thessaly, where the city of Delphi was formed.

Which wars did the Greeks celebrate in their plays?

• The Peloponnesian War and the Punic Wars

• The Trojan War and the Persian War

• The World War I and World War II

• The Napoleonic Wars and the Korean War

Who ruled the city of Mycenae and what is he known for?

• King Agamemnon, known for his role in the Iliad

• King Menelaus, known for his role in the Odyssey

• King Theseus, known for founding Athens

• King Leonidas, known for the Battle of Thermopylae

What is the significance of the Battle of Marathon?

• It marked the end of the Persian Wars.

• It is known for the messenger who ran to Athens and back to Marathon, inspiring the modern marathon race.

• It was a decisive victory for the Spartans over the Athenians.

• It was the first battle fought using cavalry tactics.

What is the Iliad and who created it?

• A story about the Trojan War, created by Homer in 800 BCE.

• A poem about the Roman Empire, created by Virgil in 50 BCE.

• A novel about the Greek gods, created by Plato in 400 BCE.

• A play about the Persian Wars, created by Aeschylus in 500 BCE.

What event led to the start of the Trojan War?

• The Greeks attacked Troy due to a trade dispute.

• Helena, the wife of Menelaus, ran away with Paris of Troy.

• The Trojan War started over a disagreement about land ownership.

• A prophecy foretold the destruction of Troy by a great hero.

How did the Greeks win the Trojan War?

• By defeating the Trojans in open battle

• By using the Trojan Horse

• By forming an alliance with other city-states

• By waiting for the Trojans to surrender

What are the two battles the Greeks focused on from the Persian War?

• The battles of Thermopylae and Plataea

• The battles of Marathon and Salamis

• The battles of Mycale and Artemisium

• The battles of Gaugamela and Issus