Greco-Persian Wars Outcomes and Alliances

The video covers the Greco-Persian Wars, starting with Darius' initial invasion plans against Greece, followed by the first Persian invasion led by Mardonius. After a failed campaign, Darius' son Xerxes launched a second invasion, leading to famous battles like Thermopylae and Salamis. The Greeks eventually counterattacked, winning decisive battles such as Plataea, leading to a Persian retreat. The video concludes with the aftermath, including the rise of the Delian League and a peace agreement, marking the end of the Greco-Persian Wars.

What was the primary reason for Darius I's anger towards Greece?

• The Greeks supported the Ionian Revolt.

• The Greeks refused to trade with Persia.

• The Greeks attacked Persian emissaries.

• The Greeks invaded Persia.

Which two Greek city-states formed an alliance against Persia after rejecting Darius's emissaries?

• Athens and Corinth

• Sparta and Thebes

• Corinth and Thebes

• Athens and Sparta

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• The Persians captured Athens.

• The Athenians, with help from Plataea, defeated the Persians.

• The Persians defeated the Athenians.

Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?

• Leonidas

• Darius I

• Mardonius

• Xerxes

What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae?

• It was a decisive Greek victory.

• It led to the immediate retreat of Persian forces.

• It delayed the Persian advance, allowing Greek forces to regroup.

• It resulted in the capture of Sparta.

Which naval battle was crucial in halting the Persian advance during the second invasion?

• Battle of Plataea

• Battle of Artemisium

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Marathon

What was the outcome of the Battle of Plataea?

• The Persians won and continued their conquest.

• The Greeks won, leading to a Persian retreat.

• The battle ended in a draw.

• The Persians captured Athens.

What was the Delian League?

• A Persian military alliance.

• A trade agreement between Greece and Persia.

• A peace treaty between Athens and Sparta.

• A coalition of Greek city-states led by Athens.

What was the main goal of the Delian League?

• To conquer Persia.

• To defend against future Persian invasions.

• To establish trade routes with Persia.

• To unite all Greek city-states under one ruler.

What was the final outcome of the Greco-Persian Wars?

• The Greeks were defeated and subjugated.

• Both sides reached a peace agreement.

• Greece remained under Persian control.

• Persia successfully conquered all of Greece.