Greek-Persian Wars: Key Events

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.

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

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

• Thebes

• Athens

• Corinth

• Sparta

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

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• Spartan intervention

• Athenian victory

• Stalemate

• Persian victory

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

• Xerxes

• Darius I

• Artaxerxes

• Cyrus the Great

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

Where did the Athenians evacuate to during Xerxes' invasion?

• Crete

• Salamis

• Delphi

• Rhodes

Which battle marked the end of the Greco-Persian Wars?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Plataea