Greek-Persian Wars: Key Events

Greek-Persian Wars: Key Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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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, and the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis. It concludes with the Greek victory at the Battle of Plataea, which ended the wars.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the Ionian Revolt against the Persian Empire?

To expand Greek territory

To gain independence from Persian rule

To form an alliance with Sparta

To control trade routes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city-state supported the Ionian Revolt by sending ships?

Thebes

Athens

Corinth

Sparta

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many soldiers did Athens send to confront the Persian army at the Battle of Marathon?

5,000

20,000

10,000

15,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

Spartan intervention

Athenian victory

Stalemate

Persian victory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Persian king that led the second invasion of Greece?

Xerxes

Darius I

Artaxerxes

Cyrus the Great

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae?

It resulted in a peace treaty

It led to the fall of Sparta

It delayed the Persian advance

It was a decisive Greek victory

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Athenians evacuate to during Xerxes' invasion?

Crete

Salamis

Delphi

Rhodes

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