WorksheetsTopic 6 Lesson 5: Warfare in Ancient Greece
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
The victory of Athens over Persia at Marathon was surprising because
Athens did not value military strength.
Persia was a much larger power than Athens.
Sparta had recently defeated Athens.
the people of Marathon sided with the Persians.
Besides the defeat of Persia, what was the most important effect of the Second Persian War?
the dominance of Sparta
the dominance of Macedonia
the dominance of Athens
Persia's dominance despite its defeat
The allies of Athens in the Delian League began to resent Athens mainly because of its
domination of other members.
frequent conflicts with Sparta.
wealth and superiority.
democratic system.
The most important reason for the formation of the Peloponnesian League was
the threat posed by democracy in Athens.
a desire to compete with Athens for control of trade.
a desire to conquer Athens and seize its riches.
the threat posed by the power of Athens.
The most important long-term effect of the Peloponnesian War was
the victory of Athens.
Spartan control of Greece.
the eventual conquest of Greece by Macedonia.
the colapse of the Delian League.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
Greek victory over the Persian army that ended the First Persian War
Greek victory over the Persian navy during the Second Persian War
military alliance led by Athens
military alliance led by Sparta
What is the Battle of Salamis?
Greek victory over the Persian navy during the Second Persian War
military alliance led by Athens
military alliance led by Sparta
to chase
What is the Delian League?
military alliance led by Athens
military alliance led by Sparta
to chase
independent state that works with other states to achieve a shared military or political goal
What is the Peloponnesian League?
military alliance led by Sparta
to chase
independent state that works with other states to achieve a shared military or political goal
Greek victory over the Persian army that ended the First Persian War
What does it mean to pursue something or someone?
to chase
independent statete that works with other states to achieve a shared military or political goal
Greek victory over the Persian army that ended the First Persian War
Greek victory over the Persian navy during the Second Persian War
What is an ally?
independent state that works with other states to achieve a shared military or political goal
Greek victory over the Persian army that ended the First Persian War
Greek victory over the Persian navy during the Second Persian War
military alliance led by Athens
