Greco-Persian Wars: Key Events and Figures

The video covers the Greco-Persian Wars, starting with the Ionian Revolt and leading to the famous battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. It highlights the Greek city-states' resistance against Persian invasions led by Darius and Xerxes. The video concludes with the Greek victory at Plataea and the subsequent rise of Greek independence, setting the stage for future conflicts between Athens and Sparta.

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