Persian Wars and Greek Battles

The Persian Wars, lasting from 490 BCE to 479 BCE, were fought between Greece and Persia. Initially led by Darius I, the Persians were defeated at the Battle of Marathon. After Darius's death, his son Xerxes continued the war, famously clashing with King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. Despite being outnumbered, the Spartans held off the Persians for several days. The Persian army weakened further after the Greek navy's victory at the Battle of Salamis, leading to the Persian retreat from Greece and a Greek victory.

Who led the Persian forces at the beginning of the Persian Wars?

• Alexander the Great

• Darius I

• Leonidas

• Xerxes

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• Greek victory

• Persian victory

• Stalemate

• No significant outcome

Who was the Spartan king who fought at the Battle of Thermopylae?

• Themistocles

• Darius I

• Xerxes

• Leonidas

Approximately how many Greek warriors, including Spartans, fought at Thermopylae?

• 300

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 1,300

What type of battle was the Battle of Salamis?

• Land battle

• Aerial battle

• Naval battle

• Siege

What was the significance of the Greek victory at the Battle of Salamis?

• It secured a Persian victory

• It disrupted Persian supply lines and led to their retreat

• It had no significant impact

• It led to the fall of Athens