Leaders
These two leaders led the Persian side
Who are Darius I and Xerxes I?
This key event started the Persian War
What is Ionian Revolt?
This war lasted 50 years
What is Persian War?
This weapon is a mini sword
What is a dagger?
He was the Athenian general at the Battle of Marathon
Who is Miltiades?
What is Athenian involvement?
This year was the year the Persian war started
What is 499 BCE
This weapon was used to block people trying to hurt them
What is a Shield?
This Spartan King defended Attica and Boetia
Who is king Leonidas?
This key event Darius I launched military campaigns against Greece to punish the rebellious Greek cities, particularly Athens
What is Persian retaliation?
This is the year the Persian War ended
What is 449 BCE?
This weapon was used most in the war
What is a bow and arrow?
This Athenian general led the Greeks at Marathon
Who is Miltiades?
This led to the start of the Persian Wars
Why did the Athens and Eretria sent aid to the Ionians in their revolt against Persia in 498 BCE?
This important event happened in 490 BCE
What is Battle of Marathon
This was the major weapon of the ancient greeks
What is a long spear?
He was an Athenian leader and naval strategist
Who is Themistocles?
This is the winner of the Persian war
Who are the Greeks?
The ending of this war started which Olympic event
What is the Marathon?
Spartans used these weapons for long-range attacks
What is a Javelin?