WorksheetsThe Persian Wars Timeline
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 55mins
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, in what year did the Greeks settle in Ionia?
~900 BCE
~1200 BCE
~500 BCE
~300 BCE
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, who conquered the Ionians around 650 BCE?
Lydians
Persians
Greeks
Egyptians
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, what significant event happened in 498 BCE?
The Ionians burn Sardis and are defeated at Ephesus
The Battle of Marathon takes place
The Persians capture Athens
The Battle of Salamis occurs
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, who built his boats in 483 BCE?
Themistocles
Leonidas
Darius
Xerxes
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, which battle took place in 480 BCE?
The Battle of Salamis
The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Plataea
The Battle of Thermopylae
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, when did the Peloponnesian War occur?
431-404 BCE
490-479 BCE
800-750 BCE
146-120 BCE
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, when was the Ionian League created?
~650 BCE
~500 BCE
~700 BCE
~600 BCE
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, who conquered the Lydians around 547 BCE?
Cyrus
Darius
Xerxes
Cambyses
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, what major battle occurred in 490 BCE?
The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Salamis
The Battle of Plataea
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, what major battle occurred in 480 BCE besides the Battle of Salamis?
The Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Plataea
The Battle of Mycale
According to the timeline of The Persian Wars, what event happened in 317 BCE?
Collapse of Sparta
Battle of Marathon
Death of Alexander the Great
Founding of Alexandria
Which of the following is a fact about the Greek and Persian Wars based only on the information from the map and its legend?
The Persian Empire invaded Greece from the east, as shown by the arrows on the map.
The map shows the location of the Battle of Marathon near Athens.
Greek city-states are marked with a specific symbol on the map's legend.
The routes of the Persian invasions are indicated by arrows on the map.
The map legend identifies major battles with a unique symbol.
Which battle took place in 490 BCE during the Greco-Persian Wars?
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Plataea
Match the following battles with their corresponding years:
480 BCE
C
479 BCE
A
490 BCE
D
480 BCE
B
Fill in the blank: The Persians sacked and burned Athens in ______ BCE.
480
490
404
431
The Battle of Salamis occurred before the Battle of Thermopylae.
True
False
According to the map, which two colors represent the Persian Campaigns of 490 BCE and 480 BCE?
Green and Red
Blue and Yellow
Purple and Orange
Black and White
According to the map titled 'The Battle of Thermopylae and movements to Salamis and Plataea, 480 BC,' which body of water is located to the east of the battlefield?
Saronic Gulf
Gulf of Corinth
Aegean Sea
Gulf of Malis
According to the map titled 'The Battle of Thermopylae and movements to Salamis and Plataea, 480 BC,' a large portion of which fleet was wrecked by a storm?
Greek fleet
Persian fleet
Roman fleet
Spartan fleet
Fill in the blank: According to the map titled 'The Battle of Thermopylae and movements to Salamis and Plataea, 480 BC,' the pass where the Greeks and Persians fought is called ________.
Thermopylae
Marathon
Corinth
Delphi
According to the map titled 'The Battle of Thermopylae and movements to Salamis and Plataea, 480 BC,' which city is located closest to the site of the Battle of Salamis?
Athens
Thebes
Delphi
Chalcis
The geographic context for the development of different cultures in the city-states of Ancient Greece was influenced by which of the following factors?
Mountainous terrain and isolated valleys
Large deserts and river valleys
Dense rainforests and tropical climate
Flat plains and extensive forests
To get to Masilla from Knossos, you would travel in which direction?
North
South
East
West
What is the title of this map?
Greek Colonies and Trade, 750-550 B.C.
Roman Empire at its Height
Ancient Egypt and the Nile
Mesopotamian City-States
What does the red line represent on this map? (Refer to the map legend.)
Trade route
Political boundary
River
Mountain range
Athens is located on which line of LONGITUDE?
10°E
23°E
35°E
45°E
Name THREE NEW LANDFORMS on this map.
Mountains, valleys, and plateaus
Rivers, lakes, and forests
Deserts, oceans, and glaciers
Cities, roads, and bridges
Select THREE CITY-STATES of Greece from the options below.
Athens, Sparta, Corinth
Rome, Carthage, Alexandria
London, Paris, Berlin
Babylon, Nineveh, Ur
Greece was able to trade and establish colonies so effectively because:
It had fertile plains for farming.
It had a strong navy and access to the sea.
It was isolated from other civilizations.
It had a large desert.
Which direction would you travel to get to Masilla from Knossos?
The answer depends on the map, but typically it would be west or northwest.
South
East
Northeast
What is the title of this map?
The answer depends on the map, but it could be 'Ancient Greece' or similar.
Modern Europe
Ancient China
Medieval Africa
What does the red line represent in this map?
The answer depends on the map, but it could represent a trade route or boundary.
It represents a river.
It marks the location of a mountain range.
It shows the path of a railway line.
Estimate what line of LONGITUDE is Athens on?
24° E longitude.
10° W longitude.
45° N longitude.
60° S longitude.
Identify THREE NEW LANDFORMS on this map.
The answer depends on the map, but possible landforms could be mountains, peninsulas, or islands.
The answer depends on the map, but possible landforms could be rivers, lakes, or valleys.
The answer depends on the map, but possible landforms could be forests, deserts, or grasslands.
The answer depends on the map, but possible landforms could be cities, roads, or bridges.
Name THREE CITY-STATES of Greece.
Athens, Sparta, Corinth.
Rome, Carthage, Alexandria.
Babylon, Nineveh, Ur.
Memphis, Thebes, Giza.
Greece was able to trade and establish colonies so effectively because:
It had fertile plains for farming.
It was located on a peninsula with many harbors and access to the sea.
It had a large desert for protection.
It was isolated from other civilizations.
Refer to the map 'Greek Colonies and Trade, 750–550 B.C.' Which color on the map represents Greek colonies?
Green
Orange
Blue
Red
Refer to the map 'Greek Colonies and Trade, 750–550 B.C.' Which of the following cities was part of Greece?
Athens
Carthage
Tyre
Massilia
Refer to the map 'Greek Colonies and Trade, 750–550 B.C.' The red lines on the map represent ________.
Trade routes
Rivers
Mountain ranges
Political boundaries
Which sea is surrounded by many Greek colonies?
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Arabian Sea
The city of Syracuse is located on which island?
Corsica
Sardinia
Sicily
Cyprus
Refer to the map 'Greek Colonies and Trade, 750–550 B.C.' The time period shown on the map is from ________ to ________ B.C.
750 to 550 B.C.
800 to 600 B.C.
700 to 500 B.C.
600 to 400 B.C.
To get to Sparta from the Ionian Sea, you would travel in which direction?
East
West
North
South
What is the title of this map? (Bonus points if you can pronounce it!)
Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C.
Punic Wars, 264-146 B.C.
Battle of Marathon, 490 B.C.
Alexander's Conquests, 336-323 B.C.
What do the blue stars represent?
Spartan victory
Athenian defeat
Persian alliance
Naval blockade
What line of latitude is the island of Crete closest to?
35°N
40°N
30°N
45°N
What does the green shading represent?
Sparta and allies
Athens and allies
Persian Empire
Neutral States
A neutral state is:
A country that does not take sides in conflicts between other countries.
A country that always supports one side in a conflict.
A country that is always at war.
A country that has no government.
Which direction would you travel to get to Mt. Olympus from Knossos?
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
Name TWO landforms on this map.
Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea (other possible answers: Ionian Sea, Crete, etc.)
Sahara Desert, Amazon River
Rocky Mountains, Great Plains
Himalayas, Gobi Desert
Name THREE cities on this map.
Athens, Sparta, Corinth (other possible answers: Olympia, Delphi, Thebes, Mycenae, Argos, Ephesus, Miletus, Rhodes, Knossos, Delos)
London, Paris, Rome
Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
What line of longitude is Rhodes on?
28° E
15° E
45° E
60° E
Ancient Greece is different from other civilizations we’ve studied because:
It developed democracy and valued individual achievement.
It was the first civilization to use written language.
It was located in South America.
It had no influence on modern society.
Which direction would you travel to get to Anyang FROM Mohenjo Daro?
Northeast
Southwest
Northwest
Southeast
Name TWO landforms for EACH civilization. (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China) (Refer to the map of Four River Valley Civilizations)
Mesopotamia: Tigris River, Euphrates River; Egypt: Nile River, Nile Delta; India: Indus River, Himalayas; China: Yellow River, Yangtze River
Mesopotamia: Nile River, Ganges River; Egypt: Tigris River, Indus River; India: Yangtze River, Nile Delta; China: Euphrates River, Himalayas
Mesopotamia: Indus River, Yellow River; Egypt: Yangtze River, Himalayas; India: Nile River, Euphrates River; China: Tigris River, Nile Delta
Mesopotamia: Ganges River, Nile Delta; Egypt: Yellow River, Himalayas; India: Euphrates River, Yangtze River; China: Indus River, Nile River
Name THREE cities on this map.
Memphis, Babylon, Mohenjo Daro
Rome, Athens, Carthage
Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul
London, Paris, Berlin
Name THREE bodies of water that rivers empty into.
Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
Sahara Desert, Rocky Mountains, Amazon Rainforest
Mount Everest, Gobi Desert, Grand Canyon
Himalayas, Andes, Alps
What do you notice that each civilization settled along? Why do you think they did that?
Each civilization settled along rivers. They likely did this because rivers provided water for drinking, farming, and transportation.
Each civilization settled along mountains. They likely did this because mountains provided gold and silver.
Each civilization settled along deserts. They likely did this because deserts provided sand for building.
Each civilization settled along forests. They likely did this because forests provided wood for shelter.
Which of the following lists contains SIX present-day countries SOUTH of China?
India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
Russia, Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Taiwan
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, East Timor
Which of the following are landforms shown on this map?
Mountains, valleys, plateaus, rivers, and lakes
Deserts, oceans, forests, cities, and roads
Islands, bridges, highways, airports, and factories
Volcanoes, skyscrapers, tunnels, parks, and zoos
Which of the following lists contains FIVE cities SOUTH of the Great Wall of China?
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan
Harbin, Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, Jilin
Hohhot, Urumqi, Lhasa, Xining, Yinchuan
Qiqihar, Mudanjiang, Suihua, Jiamusi, Heihe
To get to Urumqi from Taipei, you would travel in which direction?
Northwest
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
If you started in Beijing, and went to Xi’an, approximately how many miles would you travel?
570 miles
760 miles
1,200 miles
2,000 miles
Look at the image and choose the correct name for the philosopher shown:
Confucius
Laozi
Hanfeizi
Look at the image and choose the correct name for the philosopher shown:
Confucius
Laozi
Hanfeizi
Look at the image and choose the correct name for the philosopher shown:
Confucius
Laozi
Hanfeizi
According to the Varna (Social Hierarchy) diagram, which group is at the top of the hierarchy?
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
Vaishyas
Sudras
Fill in the blank: In the Varna (Social Hierarchy), the group just below the Brahmins is the ________.
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Dalits
Which group is considered outside the main Varna (Social Hierarchy) according to the diagram?
Sudras
Vaishyas
Harijan (Untouchables)
Kshatriyas
In the Varna (Social Hierarchy), which group is ranked above Sudras but below Kshatriyas?
Brahmins
Vaishyas
Harijan (Untouchables)
Sudras
Fill in the blank: The lowest group within the main Varna (Social Hierarchy) pyramid is the ________.
Sudras
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Refer to the map titled 'Ancient India c. 3000 B.C.' Which region was known as the Indus Valley Civilization?
Deccan Plateau
Thar Desert
Area shaded in orange in the northwest
Ganges Plain
Refer to the modern map of South Asia. Which country is located to the south of India?
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Bhutan
The Deccan Plateau is located in which part of modern India?
Southern and central India
Northern India
Eastern India
Western India
Refer to the modern map of South Asia. Match the following countries to their capitals:
Islamabad
D
Dhaka
A
Colombo
B
New Delhi
C
Refer to the map titled 'Ancient India c. 3000 B.C.' True or False: The Thar Desert is located to the east of the Indus Valley Civilization.
True
False
The Indus Valley Civilization was located near which major landform?
The Indus River
The Nile River
The Tigris River
The Yellow River
Which direction would you travel to get to Egypt FROM Sumer?
North
South
East
West
Select three present-day countries that border the Persian Gulf.
Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait
Egypt, Jordan, and Syria
Turkey, Armenia, and Georgia
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India
Which of the following lists contains FIVE landforms shown on the map?
Mountains, valleys, plateaus, rivers, lakes
Deserts, forests, oceans, hills, islands
Plains, volcanoes, glaciers, canyons, deltas
Hills, rivers, plateaus, valleys, lakes
Which of the following lists contains FIVE city-states shown on the map?
Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Thebes, Argos
Rome, Carthage, Alexandria, Babylon, Troy
London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome
Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Hanoi
To get to Ur from the Zagros Mountains, you would travel in which direction?
North
South
East
West
According to the map titled 'THE BABYLONIAN EMPIRE AND THE HYKSOS INVASION 1750 BC,' which empire is shown in yellow?
Hittite States
Babylonian Empire
Canaanite States
Lower Egypt
According to the map titled 'THE BABYLONIAN EMPIRE AND THE HYKSOS INVASION 1750 BC,' which region is located to the south of the Babylonian Empire?
Assyria
Elam
Hittite States
Syrian States
According to the map titled 'THE BABYLONIAN EMPIRE AND THE HYKSOS INVASION 1750 BC,' the city of Memphis is located in which region?
Upper Egypt
Lower Egypt
Canaanite States
Hyksos
According to the map titled 'THE BABYLONIAN EMPIRE AND THE HYKSOS INVASION 1750 BC,' the Hyksos are shown occupying which area?
The Hyksos are shown occupying the region in the northeastern part of Egypt and the southern part of the Canaanite States.
The Hyksos are shown occupying the western part of Mesopotamia.
The Hyksos are shown occupying the central region of the Babylonian Empire.
The Hyksos are shown occupying the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
According to the map titled 'THE BABYLONIAN EMPIRE AND THE HYKSOS INVASION 1750 BC,' which sea is located to the west of the Babylonian Empire?
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Look at the map titled 'The Middle East: Then (B.C.) and Now.' Which modern country occupies most of the area that was known as Persia in ancient times?
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Look at the map titled 'The Middle East: Then (B.C.) and Now.' Fill in the blank: The region known as Babylonia in ancient times is mostly located in present-day ________.
Iraq
Egypt
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
What was the typical background of Roman senators?
They were elected from all citizens
They were chosen from the oldest Roman families and inherited their seats
They were selected by the army
They were appointed by the emperor
The Senate had primary responsibilities for foreign relations, including selecting ambassadors, making treaties, and creating alliances. They were responsible for war policy, and for the control of public lands. The Senate also tried cases of treason and conspiracy. Which of the following was NOT a responsibility of the Roman Senate?
Selecting ambassadors
Making treaties
Leading armies in battle
Trying cases of treason and conspiracy
Though it started as an advisory body to Roman kings, by the third century BCE, the Senate had full governing power in Rome. True or False: The Roman Senate always had full governing power in Rome.
True
False
Fill in the blank: During the Roman Republic, about ___ men served in the Roman Senate for life.
300
100
500
1000
According to this document, Alexander the Great:
conquered many lands
became a philosopher
invented democracy
wrote epic poems
This document depicts Alexander the Great as:
A wise and powerful leader
A weak and indecisive ruler
A peaceful philosopher
An unknown soldier
According to this document, Alexander the Great:
Conquered a vast empire
Invented the printing press
Discovered electricity
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
The document depicts Alexander the Great as:
A wise and powerful leader
A weak and indecisive ruler
A peaceful philosopher
An unknown figure
Looking at the first sentence, what does this quote reveal about Alexander the Great and his actions?
He was a powerful and influential leader.
He was uninterested in conquest.
He avoided making decisions.
He preferred peace over war.
According to the second sentence, how does this philosopher explain how Alexander the Great was able to become so powerful?
Through his military genius
By inheriting a strong kingdom
By being favored by the gods
Through the weakness of his enemies
Arrian describes Alexander as:
a great military leader
a Roman emperor
a philosopher
a poet
What does the statue of the running man in front of the ancient Greek building most likely represent?
A Roman emperor
An Olympic athlete
A Greek philosopher
A Spartan king
What military formation is shown in the image with soldiers holding long spears and round shields?
Roman legion
Greek phalanx
Viking shield wall
Persian immortals
According to the Neolithic Timeline, what major event happened around 10,000 B.C.?
Invention of the wheel
End of last Ice Age
Settlement at Jericho
Invention of plow
According to the Neolithic Timeline, when were the first crops grown in the Middle East?
10,000 B.C.
9000 B.C.
8000 B.C.
7000 B.C.
Fill in the blank: The domestication of goats occurred around ________ according to the Neolithic Timeline.
10,000 B.C.
5,000 B.C.
2,000 B.C.
15,000 B.C.
Which of the following was invented around 5000 B.C. according to the Neolithic Timeline?
Plow
Wheel
Looms
Domestication of goats
Match the following Neolithic events with their approximate dates:
8000 B.C.
A
6000 B.C.
B
9000 B.C.
C
According to the Ancient Egyptian social pyramid, who was at the top of the social hierarchy?
Pharaoh
Vizier
Priests & Noblemen
Farmers & Slaves
Fill in the blank: In the Ancient Egyptian social pyramid, ________ were at the bottom of the hierarchy.
Farmers & Slaves
Priests
Pharaohs
Nobles
Match the following Ancient Egyptian social classes to their position in the pyramid (1 is the top, 5 is the bottom):
Pharaoh
1
Scribes & Soldiers
2
Craftspeople
3
Vizier
4
Farmers & Slaves
5
