WorksheetsThe Battle of Marathon
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Why did people want to conquer Athens?
Athens didn't have a king.
The weather was nice.
They had good music.
Athens was rich because of its thriving trading.
When did the Battle of Marathon take place?
2020 AD
793 AD
3500 BC
490 BC
The warriors of Sparta didn't take part. What reasons did they give?
They were too tired.
They didn't like the Athenians very much.
They were enjoying a festival to celebrate the god, Pan.
They didn't like fighting, really.
They said they would pray for the Athenians instead.
Who were the main combatants of the Battle of Marathon?
Athens and Sparta
Athens and Persia
Athens and Troy
Athens and Knossos
The winners of the Battle of Marathon were the forces of the City of
(a)
The Persians had a much bigger army than the Athenians. How did the Athenians manage to win?
They attacked the Persians first, confusing them.
They knew they had to win, or risk the lives of their families, their homes, and their city.
They built a wooden horse and snuck it into the enemy camp.
They stayed in their city and fought from the walls.
How many lives were lost in the battle?
300 Persians
790 Athenians
192 Athenians
6000 Persians
How many miles did Pheidippides run, to deliver the news of the Athenian's victory?
26 miles
25 miles
100 miles
500 miles
After he arrived in the city, what did Pheidippides shout?
Adidas!
Reebok!
Nike!
Puma!
