WorksheetsThe Greco-Persian Wars
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following factors characterise hoplite warfare? Select one or more.
Heavily armoured foot-soldiers
Individual soldiers seeking glory through one-on-one combat
Heavy dependence on cavalry units
Groups of soldiers moving together as a unit
Which of the following areas were part of the Persian Empire in 500 BCE? Select one or more.
The Greek cities in Ionia
Parts of Pakistan
Egypt
Persia
The Peloponnese
What occurred in 499-494 BCE?
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Plataea
Foundation of the Delian League
Battle of Marathon
Ionian Revolt
What occurred in 490 BCE?
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Plataea
Foundation of the Delian League
Battle of Marathon
Ionian Revolt
What occurred in 480 BCE?
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Plataea
Foundation of the Delian League
Battle of Marathon
Ionian Revolt
What occurred in 479 BCE?
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Plataea
Foundation of the Delian League
Battle of Marathon
Ionian Revolt
What occurred in 478 BCE?
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Plataea
Foundation of the Delian League
Battle of Marathon
Ionian Revolt
The Ionian Revolt was an attempt by Greek cities in Ionia to do what?
Gain independence from the Persian Empire
Leave the Delian League
End Spartan interference in their government
Prevent the Persian attack on Greece
Which state delayed sending troops to Marathon due to a religious festival?
Persia
Athens
Sparta
Eritrea
Which state suffered a surprise defeat at Marathon and withdrew?
Persia
Athens
Sparta
Eritrea
Which state was the main Greek force fighting at Marathon?
Persia
Athens
Sparta
Eritrea
Which state sent soldiers to help the Athenians at Marathon?
Persia
Plataea
Sparta
Eritrea
What is the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae?
It became a symbol of Spartan bravery and discipline
It prevented the Persian army from marching any further south
It was the first time ever that Persians and Greeks had fought each other
King Xerxes of Persia was killed in the battle
What is the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae?
It became a symbol of Spartan bravery and discipline
It prevented the Persian army from marching any further south
It was the first time ever that Persians and Greeks had fought each other
King Xerxes of Persia was killed in the battle
The second Persian invasion of Greece (480-479 BCE) involved both army and naval forces.
True
False
The city of Athens was destroyed during the Second Persian Invasion.
True
False
The Greeks were successful at the Battle of Plataea because they had a larger military force than the Persians and their allies.
True
False
As a result of the Persian defeat at Plataea and Mycale, there was no more fighting between Greeks and Persians.
True
False
Why was the Delian League originally created?
To conquer Sicily
To spread democracy
To fight the Spartans
As an alliance against the Persians
What happened to the Delian League over time? Select one or more.
Athens increasingly took control, converting the league into an empire
A major storm wiped out the fleet, leading to the league disbanding
The Delians embezzled all of the funds, bankrupting the league
The league had a number of military successes against the Persians
What benefits did the Athenians receive from building a large navy?
It was important in defeating the second Persian invasion
It enabled them to control the Aegean islands, turning the Delian League into an empire
It provided employment for poor Athenians
All of the above
