An Unequal Struggle Flashcards
Who led the Persians to conquer Babylon and free the Jews in 538 BC?
Cyrus
Who succeeded Cyrus in conquering Egypt, which led to the end of the Egyptian empire?
Cambyses
Who governed the vast Persian empire, which now stretched from Egypt to the frontiers of India, and built roads so that his orders might be carried without delay to the furthest parts of his kingdom?
Darius
Who rebelled against the Persians in Asia Minor and threw out the Persian governors?
Greeks
Who was the Athenian general who led the Athenians to victory against the Persians at the Battle of Marathon, even though they were outnumbered seven to one?
Miltiades
What is the famous race named after the messenger who ran from Marathon to Athens to warn the Athenians of the Persian attack?
Marathon Run
What is the name of the ruler of the Persian empire who conquered Babylon and freed the Jews?
Cyrus
What is the name of the mountain tribe that worshiped light and the sun?
Medes
What is the title of the Persian ruler, which means “King of Kings”?
Shahanshah.
What did the Ionian Greeks do when the Persian governors were thrown out?
the Ionian Greeks revolted against Persian rule.
Who supported the Ionian Greeks in their rebellion against the Persians?
Athenians and the Eretrians in their rebellion against the Persians.
What was the name of the place where the Persian army landed near Athens?
Marathon.
Who was the general of the Athenian army at the Battle of Marathon?
Miltiades.
How many soldiers did the Athenian army have at the Battle of Marathon?
The Athenian army had approximately 10,000 soldiers at the Battle of Marathon.
How many soldiers did the Persian army have at the Battle of Marathon?
The Persian army had approximately 25,000 soldiers at the Battle of Marathon.
