The tool revolutionized by the Spartas, to be both a defensive AND offensive weapon.
What is a Hoplon Shield?
100
The plain surrounded by two high hillsides where the first battle in the Persian Wars was fought.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
100
The leader of the Persian Empire, angered by the Ionian Revolt, who promised revenge on Greece. He marched into mainland Greece, and met the Athenians on the battlefield at Marathon.
Who is King Darius?
100
Both Themistocles and Leonidas used this strategy to reduce the 'width' of the Persian army and take away their advantage of greater numbers, drawing them into this strategic space.
What is a choke point?
100
The place name where Xerxes was able to "walk" his 180,000 strong army across the water by building a 'bridge' with boats.
What is Hellespont?
200
The flying projectiles that get shot into the sky, against 'the enemy', and in advance of a physical attack. The military detachment that uses these projectiles is also described using this word.
What is the artillery?
200
The navy battle where the Persians were fooled, and subsequently drawn into a channel then outflanked and rammed.
What is the Battle of Salamis?
200
Also angered by his father's loss at the Battle of Marathon, this son - now king- promised to 'avenge' his father's loss. He attempted to overtake Greece several times.
Who is King Xerxes?
200
The Greek person who guaranteed a 'win' for the Persians at Thermopylae - though the Spartans delayed them as long as possible.
What is a traitor?
200
The word to describe 'spywork' that is done during wars (or at any time...)
What is espionage?
300
The tool affixed to the bow of the Greek ships intended to sink the enemy ships.
What is a battering ram?
300
The battle that the Persians ultimately won, but not before 300 Spartans sacrificed their lives to delay the arrival of the Persians at Athens.
What is the Battle of Thermopylae?
300
The Athenian naval mastermind behind the Battle of Salamis.
Who is the General Themistocles?
300
In order for the Greeks to have any hope against the mighty force of the Persians, they needed to make this.
What is an alliance?
300
The images that Spartans used to paint on their shields were intended to do this.
What is intimidate?
400
Soldiers on horseback.
What is a cavalry?
400
The last stand between Persia and the Greeks, where Athens and Sparta allied, led by a Spartan general.
What is Plataea?
400
The Spartan king who attempted to put a stop to the Persian army at Thermopylae.
Who is King Leonidas?
400
The geographical name of Hellespont, the place where the Persians (led by Xerxes) created a "boat bridge" to cross this body of water.
What is a channel?
400
The strong and brilliant win against the Persians at Salamis, often considered the 'turning point' in the Persian Wars - a very important battle that could change the course of history - is often called this.
What is decisive?
500
The name of the innovation on the Greek-style shields that reduced fatigue for the soldiers carrying it, and allowed the soldier 'leverage' while using it.
What is an argive grip?
500
Though not a battle site, this city - which was burned to the ground by the Persians in anger for revolting - became the spark for the Persian Wars.
What is Miletus?
500
The brilliant Athenian general who convinced the Athenians to face the Persian army at Marathon.
Who is General Miltiades?
500
A swift military move intended to outmaneuver the enemy, forcing the opponent to battle on a different, or more than one, side.
What is 'outflank'?
500
The name of the city that Xerxes burned to the ground after most of the inhabitants fled in ships to neighbouring islands.