Greco-Persian Wars
The Persian Empire is primarily located in which modern country?
Iran
At what age did Alexander the Great become king of Macedonia?
20
Which type of government was developed in Athens that allowed citizens to participate directly?
Democracy
Who was the Athenian leader known for his role in rebuilding Athens?
Pericles
What was the first significant Greek victory during the Greco-Persian Wars?
The Battle of Marathon
Which battle is known for the famous stand of the 300 Spartans? They positioned themselves between the mountains and the sea and were able to hold off Persian forces for much longer.
Thermopylae
Which famous city did Alexander found in Egypt?
Alexandria
Who was the leader that reconstructed Athens into its "golden age"
Pericles
Themistocles
Which event marked the end of the Greco-Persian Wars?
Battle of Plataea
Name the Persian King who invaded Greece.
Xerxes I
Who was Alexander's tutor?
Aristotle
Why was the Parthenon constructed?
To honor the Goddess Athena. As a home for the Goddess.
Who was the king of Persia during Alexander the Great's campaign into Persia?
Darius III
Arguably Alexander's greatest addition to his empire
Acceptable answers: Egypt (332 BCE), Babylon (331 BCE)
Who won the Naval battle at Salamis?
Name one way that Alexander used religion to unite his empire
Called himself the son of Zeus, becoming a pharaoh, constructing temples, visiting oracles.
Who was the famous sculptor of Athens?
Phidias
Who was the King of Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars?
Xerxes I
After the Persian victory at Thermopylae, what happens to Athens
The Persians destroyed it. They burnt it.
What was the main reason for the Greco-Persian Wars?
Expansion of territory and money.
What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?
His generals fought for control. Many of the cities he constructed were abandoned. 3 kingdoms arose: Egypt, Macedonia, and Syria.
Apollo
Who was the King of Sparta during the battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I
Name a century that the events of the Greco-Persian Wars, the Golden Age of Athens, and/or the conquests of Alexander the Great.
5th Century BCE to 4th Century BCE (499 BCE-300 BCE)