Major Battles
What was the name of the narrow pass where the Battle of Thermopylae took place?
In Thermopylae Of course :)
Who was the Persian king during the Second Persian War?
Xerxes I
What was the primary reason for the Persian invasion of Greece during the Second Persian War?
To punish Athens for supporting the Ionian Revolt
What was a major impact of the Second Persian War on Greek unity?
Strengthened alliances among Greek city-states
How did the war influence Greek identity?
United Greeks against external threats
Which naval battle during the Second Persian War was a decisive victory for the Greeks?
Battle of Salamis
Which Greek city-state was known for its naval power during the Second Persian War?
Athens
What was the significance of the Battle of Artemisium during the Second Persian War?
It was a naval battle fought alongside Thermopylae
How did the war affect Athens' influence in Greece?
Athens emerged as a major naval power
What was a cultural result of the Greek victories?
Increased confidence in democracy and Greek philosophy
How many Spartans fought alongside King Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae?
300 Spartan Soldier
Sparta
What was the role of the Delian League after the Second Persian War?
To defend against future Persian invasions
What was the long-term impact of Persian defeats on their empire?
Limited Persian expansion westward
How did the war impact Persian rule over its subjects?
Some regions rebelled due to Persian defeats
What was the primary strategy used by the Greeks to defeat the Persian fleet at Salamis?
Ambush in narrow straits
Which Greek leader is credited with devising the strategy for the Battle of Salamis?
Themistocles
What was the primary advantage of the Greek phalanx formation in battle?
Defense and cohesion
How did Sparta respond to Athens' increased power after the war?
Tensions led to the Peloponnesian War
How did the Second Persian War shape Western military strategy?
Emphasized defensive positioning and naval warfare tactics
Which battle marked the final defeat of the Persian forces in the Second Persian War?
Battle of Plataea
Which Persian general led the forces at the Battle of Thermopylae?
Xerxes I
Which Greek city-state led the resistance against Persia during the Second Persian War?
Sparta
What role did Persian interference play in later Greek conflicts?
Persia supported rival Greek factions to weaken them
Which historian documented the Second Persian War in detail?
Herodotus