Ancient Greek Battles and Leaders

The video provides a quick overview of the Greco-Persian Wars, highlighting key events such as the Ionian Revolt, the Battle of Marathon, Xerxes' invasion, the Battle of Thermopylae, and the decisive Greek victories at Salamis and Plataea. It explains how the Greek city-states, including Athens and Sparta, united against the Persian Empire, ultimately leading to the end of the wars.

What was the region known as Ionia in ancient times?

• A part of modern-day Italy

• An island in the Mediterranean

• A city-state in northern Greece

• A region in western Turkey

Which city-state supported the Ionian Revolt against Persia?

• Thebes

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• Persian victory

• Athenian victory

• Stalemate

• Spartan victory

Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?

• Artaxerxes

• Darius I

• Xerxes

• Cyrus the Great

How many Spartan soldiers fought at the Battle of Thermopylae?

• 100

• 300

• 500

• 1000

What strategic action did the Athenians take during Xerxes' invasion?

• They fortified the city

• They evacuated to Salamis

• They surrendered to Persia

• They sought help from Egypt

Which battle marked a turning point with a Greek naval victory?

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Plataea

• Battle of Salamis

Where did the final defeat of the Persian forces occur?

• Plataea

• Salamis

• Marathon

• Thermopylae