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Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
Which military strategy was used by Cyrus the Great to defeat enemies?
Cavalry
What was the main result of the Persian Wars?
Greece won despite being outnumbered
Which Greek city-state was known for its contributions to philosophy, arts, and education?
Athens
Which Greek philosopher is known for making contributions to science, logic, and ethics?
Aristotle
Which Persian king expanded the empire and organized it into provinces?
Darius I
Which battle is considered the first major Greek victory in the Persian Wars?
Battle of Marathon
Which battle during the Persian Wars was a naval victory for the Greeks?
Battle of Salamis
What term describes the blending of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures after Alexander's conquests?
Hellenistic
Greek mathematician who developed the foundations of geometry.
Euclid
Which king of Macedonia united the Greek city-states and built a strong military?
Phillip II
Which Greek city-state was known for being militaristic and having a strong army?
Sparta
Which war was a civil war between Athens and Sparta, resulting in Spartan victory?
Peloponnesian War
A military formation used by the Greeks, where soldiers stand close together with shields overlapping for protection.
Phalanx
Who is considered the father of modern medicine and developed theories on disease and medical ethics?
Hippocrate
Who became the king of Macedonia at age 20 and later conquered much of the known world?
Alexander the Great
What is the name of the military formation used by the Greeks, where soldiers stand close together with shields overlapping for protection?
Phalanx
What term is used to describe a formal agreement between nations to work together for mutual benefit, especially in military conflicts?
Alliance
Which Greek runner is known for running from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to deliver the news of the Greek victory?
Pheidippides
Which Greek city-state was known for its contributions to philosophy, arts, and education?
Athens
Who was the Persian king during the Battle of Thermopylae?
Xerxes I
What was the main outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
Weekened Greek Power
Which Greek city-state eventually won the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta
How many miles are in a Marathon?
26
Which Greek philosopher is known for questioning everything and encouraging critical thinking?
Socrates