Marathon
What was the main reason for the battle of Marathon?
The Greeks wanted to stop the Persian invasion of their land.
Who was the king of Sparta that led the Greek forces at Thermopylae?
King Leonidas
What type of battle took place at Salamis?
Naval battle
In what year did the Battle of Plataea occur?
479B.C.
Who were the two main city-states involved in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
Who was the famous runner that is said to have run from Marathon to Athens?
Pheidippides.
How many soldiers did King Leonidas lead to Thermopylae?
300 Spartans.
How did the geography of Salamis help the Greeks?
The narrow straits prevented the larger Persian fleet from maneuvering effectively
Which two city-states united against the Persians at Plataea?
Athens and Sparta
What was the main reason for the conflict?
The struggle for power and control between Athens and Sparta.
In what year did the Battle of Marathon occur?
490 B.C.
What was the main advantage of the Greeks at the Battle of Thermopylae?
The narrow pass which limited the Persian numbers.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?
The Greeks won, significantly weakening the Persian navy.
What was the significance of the Battle of Plataea in the Persian Wars?
It marked the final land battle of the Persian Wars and solidified Greek independence.
Name one famous leader from Athens during the war.
Pericles
What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?
The Greeks won the battle against the Persians.
Who was the Persian king during the Battle of Thermopylae?
King Xerxes.
Why was the victory at Salamis important for the Greeks?
It boosted Greek morale and turned the tide of the war in their favor.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Plataea?
The Greeks won decisively against the Persians.
What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta defeated Athens, leading to the end of the Athenian Empire.
What strategy did the Greeks use at Marathon to defeat the larger Persian forces?
They used a phalanx formation to outmaneuver the Persians.
What was the result of the Battle of Thermopylae for the Greeks?
The Greeks were ultimately defeated, but they delayed the Persian advance.
What method did the Greeks use in the Battle of Salamis?
Ramming the enemy ships
What did the victory at Plataea mean for the future of Greece?
It ensured that Persia would not invade Greece again and helped establish the power of the Greek city-states.
How long did the war last?
27 years