Ancient Greece- The Persian War

Question 1

What did Persia want to do before the Persian War?

Answer 1

Expand their territory

Question 2

Who was the leader of Persia

Answer 2

King Darius

Question 3

What did Darius send to invade Greece?

Answer 3

Troops

Question 4

What happened after Athens ask Sparta for help?

Answer 4

The spartan troop would not arrive in 9 days

Question 5

What did the Athens do after they did arrive?

Answer 5

They took over the empire themselves

Question 6

Who was competing in the Battle of Marathon?

Answer 6

Persians vs Athenians

Question 7

Who outnumbered who?

Answer 7

Athenians outnumbered by the Persians

Question 8

How did Athenians win the Battle of Marathon?

Answer 8

They were very disciplined

Question 9

Who did the Persians return with after the Battle of Marathon?

Answer 9

Their new Emperor Xerxes and even more men.

Question 10

How many Greeks held the Persians back and for how many days?

Answer 10

7,000 Greeks, and 2 days

Question 11

Who was the traitor in the battle with the Persians?

Answer 11

Ephiates

Question 12

How did ephiates betray the Persians?

Answer 12

By showing the way around the mountain path

Question 13

Who invaded Greece?

Answer 13

The Persians

Question 14

What was the Persian’s revenge?

Answer 14

Wreaking Havoc and burning the Athens to the ground

Question 15

How did Greece attack back?

Answer 15

By ramming into boats and sinking ships

Question 16

Where did the Athenian people escape to?

Answer 16

The island of Salamis, then the Persians quickly followed them

Question 17

After that, what did the Greeks do?

Answer 17

first sailed from shore like they were fleeing the island.
But they then turned quickly around and began ramming the Persian ships

Question 18

What eventually happened?

Answer 18

Persia fell

Question 19

Who won the Battle of Salamis?

Answer 19

Greece defeated Persia, even though Persia had a much larger army

Question 20

What was special about the battle of Salamis?

Answer 20

It is the first recorded battle in history

Question 21

How long did the Battle of Salamis last?

Answer 21

12 hours

Question 22

What was the final battle?

Answer 22

The final battle was the battle of Plataea.

Question 23

Who fought in the final battle?

Answer 23

The Athens and Sparta fought side by side.
Both sides were at equal strength.

Question 24

Who won the last battle?

Answer 24

The Greek military won the battle!
The Persia retreated for good.

Question 25

After that battle, what did they lead?

Answer 25

They lead the Delian League.

Question 26

How many Greek city states were there?

Answer 26

140 Greek city-states.

Question 27

What no longer exists after that last battle?

Answer 27

No more threats from Persian attack.
‘Golden era’ in Greek history🥇

Question 28

What is this called in Greek History after there are no more threats from Persian attack?

Answer 28

‘Golden era’ in Greek history🥇