WorksheetsThe Battle of Marathon (F) - 2nd Qtr.
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 20mins
When was the battle of Marathon?
2017
490 BC
690 BC
490 AD
Who was the war between?
Athenians and Americans
Athenians and Spartans
Spartans and Italians
Greeks and Persians
Please select the correct answer.
The Spartans...
helped the Persians.
helped the Athenians.
Did nothing.
Arrived too late to assist the Greeks.
The major cause of the first war was . . .
The Greeks funding the movement by Ionians to overthrow the Persian Empire.
Religious differences between Persia and Athens.
Each wanted each other's land.
The Persian Empire did not like the way Greek's lived their lives.
Who had significantly more troops at Marathon?
Persia
Greece
The forces were about the same in size.
Who won the battle and why?
Athens, mainly because of their tight knit battle formation as well as their superior tactics and weaponry.
Persia, mainly because of their tight knit formation that involved soldiers locking shields together to protect themselves from the Greek arrows.
Athens, mainly because of the size of their troops. Their large numbers made it easy to overthrow Perisian troops.
Persia, mainly because of the size of their troops. Their large numbers made it easy to overthrow Athens troops.
Please select the correct answer.
The first Battle of Marathon . . .
was the only battle between Persia and Greece.
was the first invasion of Greece by Persia.
was the last invasion of Greece by Persia.
was lead by the Persian General Xerxes
Why was the Battle of Marathon significant to European and Greek history?
The Greeks defeated the Persians.
The victory allowed the Greek civilization to enter the Golden age.
The Greek government of Democracy takes hold and begins to spread.
All these answers are correct.
The Battle of Marathon is how we got the term for the modern day marathon race.
True
False
In ancient times, the Olympic games consisted of only one race. What was it?
The Marathon
The Triathlon
The Ultramarathon
A short race to determine who is the fastest runner
Why didn't the Spartans help the other Greeks at Marathon?
They were too tired from an athletic competition
They could not prepare in time for the battle
There were ominous signs from the Gods
They were celebrating a religious festival
Greek soldiers are known as....
Hoplites
Legions
Cavalry
Infantry
Who was the war between?
Athenians and Americans
Athenians and Spartans
Spartans and Italians
Greeks and Persians
Please select the correct answer.
The Spartans...
helped the Persians.
helped the Athenians.
Did nothing.
Arrived too late to assist the Athenians.
Who won the battle of Marathon? Why?
Athens, mainly because of their tight knit battle formation as well as their superior tactics and weaponry.
Persia, mainly because of their tight knit formation that involved soldiers locking shields together to protect themselves from the Greek arrows.
Athens, mainly because of the size of their troops. Their large numbers made it easy to overthrow Perisian troops.
Persia, mainly because of the size of their troops. Their large numbers made it easy to overthrow Athens troops.
Greek soldiers are known as....
Hoplites
Legions
Cavalry
Infantry
Which of the following statements is true concerning the later Persian War?
The Persians defeated the Greek city-states
Athens started its decline after the end of the war
Sparta and Athens were united against the Persians
Persian ideas were adopted by the Athenians
