The Greco-Persian Wars

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The Greco-Persian Wars

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Standard IV: Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics, intellectual life, arts, literature, architecture, and science.

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Standard IV: Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics, intellectual life, arts, literature, architecture, and science.

(DOK 1) ALL of the following statements about The Histories are true EXCEPT:

The Histories discusses the importance of justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man.

The Histories is considered the founding work of history in western literature.

The Histories was written by Herodotus, the "Father of History."

The Histories stands as one of the earliest accounts of the events and causes of the Greco-Persian Wars. 

(DOK 1) The Greek phrase __________, symbolizes unconditional surrender/submission to a conqueror.

"throw in the towel"

"earth and water"

"cry uncle"

"wave the white flag"

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(DOK 1) Identify the Persian military unit whose name stemmed from the custom that every killed, seriously wounded, or sick member was immediately replaced with a new one, maintaining the corps as a cohesive entity with a constant strength.

Janissary

Immortals

Praetorian Guard

Samurai

(DOK 1) Although technically a loss, the Spartans were victorious in slowing the Persian advance and allowing the Athenians to flee their city-state.

True

False

(DOK 1) Greek naval forces were successful because their boats were larger and could sustain more damage.

True

False

(DOK 1) A trireme consists of three banks of oars.

True

False

(DOK 1) The Greco-Persian Wars were significant for Athens because it gave rise to their cultural rebirth during the Golden Age.

True

False

(DOK 1) Match the name with the correct description.

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hoplite		king of Persia; declared war on Athens and began the Greco-Persian Wars.
Delian League		king of Persia and son of Darius I; fought against Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Themistocles		a common, heavily armed Greek foot-soldier.
Xerxes I		Greek courier; ran 26 miles to alert Athens of victory then tragically died.
Darius I		king of Sparta; led a fateful last stand at the Thermopylae Pass.
Pheidippides		Athenian naval commander; commanded the Greek forces at Salamis.
Leonidas		a group of Greek city-states directed to prevent future Persian threats.

(DOK 1) ALL of the following statements about The Histories are true EXCEPT:

The Histories discusses the importance of justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man.

The Histories is considered the founding work of history in western literature.

The Histories was written by Herodotus, the "Father of History."

The Histories stands as one of the earliest accounts of the events and causes of the Greco-Persian Wars. 

(DOK 1) The map illustrates the size of the Persian Empire circa 500 B.C. Identify the two river valley civilizations that the Persians had conquered.

India

China

Mesopotamia

Egypt

(DOK 1) The Greco-Persian Wars began when Athens aided which Greek territory in Asia Minor?

Ionia

Macedonia

Lydia

Armenia

(DOK 1) The Greek phrase __________, symbolizes unconditional surrender/submission to a conqueror.

"throw in the towel"

"earth and water"

"cry uncle"

"wave the white flag"

(DOK 1) Identify the major battle of the First Persian War (491-490 B.C.).

Thermopylae

Marathon

Salamis

Plataea

(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.

Athens

Sparta

(DOK 1) Who was victorious?

Greece

Persia

(DOK 1) Name the military formation used by both the Athenians and Spartans during the Greco-Persian Wars.

wedge

maniple

phalanx

testudo

(DOK 1) Pheidippides' run and quote "Rejoice, rejoice, we conquer!" influenced which modern athletic apparel company?

Nike

Under Armour

Puma

Adidas

(DOK 1) Marathon is the name of a Greek town but overtime it became more synonymous with a long distance foot race. How many miles is a marathon?

3 miles

6 miles

26 miles

13 miles

(DOK 1) Identify the first major battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).

Salamis

Plataea

Marathon

Thermopylae

(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.

Athens

Sparta

(DOK 1) Who was victorious?

Persia

Greece

(DOK 1) Identify the Persian military unit whose name stemmed from the custom that every killed, seriously wounded, or sick member was immediately replaced with a new one, maintaining the corps as a cohesive entity with a constant strength.

Janissary

Immortals

Praetorian Guard

Samurai

(DOK 1) Although technically a loss, the Spartans were victorious in slowing the Persian advance and allowing the Athenians to flee their city-state.

True

False

(DOK 1) Identify the first major naval battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).

Thermopylae

Marathon

Salamis

Plataea

(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.

Athens

Sparta

(DOK 1) Who was victorious?

Greece

Persia

(DOK 1) Greek naval forces were successful because their boats were larger and could sustain more damage.

True

False

(DOK 1) A trireme consists of three banks of oars.

True

False

(DOK 1) Identify the last major battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).

Plataea

Marathon

Salamis

Thermopylae

(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.

Sparta

Athens

(DOK 1) Who was victorious?

Persia

Greece

(DOK 1) The Greco-Persian Wars were significant for Athens because it gave rise to their cultural rebirth during the Golden Age.

True

False

(DOK 1) Match the name with the correct description. 

hoplite

king of Persia; declared war on Athens and began the Greco-Persian Wars. 

Delian League

king of Persia and son of Darius I; fought against Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae.

Themistocles

a common, heavily armed Greek foot-soldier.

Xerxes I

Greek courier; ran 26 miles to alert Athens of victory then tragically died.

Darius I

king of Sparta; led a fateful last stand at the Thermopylae Pass.

Pheidippides

Athenian naval commander; commanded the Greek forces at Salamis.

Leonidas

a group of Greek city-states directed to prevent future Persian threats.

(DOK 1) The map illustrates the size of the Persian Empire circa 500 B.C. Identify the two river valley civilizations that the Persians had conquered. 

India

China

Mesopotamia

Egypt

(DOK 1) The Greco-Persian Wars began when Athens aided which Greek territory in Asia Minor?

Ionia

Macedonia

Lydia

Armenia

(DOK 1) Identify the major battle of the First Persian War (491-490 B.C.).

Thermopylae

Marathon

Salamis

Plataea

(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.

Athens

Sparta

(DOK 1) Who was victorious?

Greece

Persia

(DOK 1) Name the military formation used by both the Athenians and Spartans during the Greco-Persian Wars.

wedge

maniple

phalanx

testudo

(DOK 1) Pheidippides' run and quote "Rejoice, rejoice, we conquer!" influenced which modern athletic apparel company?

Nike

Under Armour

Puma

Adidas

(DOK 1) Marathon is the name of a Greek town but overtime it became more synonymous with a long distance foot race. How many miles is a marathon?

3 miles

6 miles

26 miles

13 miles

(DOK 1) Identify the first major battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).

Salamis

Plataea

Marathon

Thermopylae

(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.

Athens

Sparta

(DOK 1) Who was victorious?

Persia

Greece

(DOK 1) Identify the first major naval battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).

Thermopylae

Marathon

Salamis

Plataea

(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.

Athens

Sparta

(DOK 1) Who was victorious?

Greece

Persia

(DOK 1) Identify the last major battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).

Plataea

Marathon

Salamis

Thermopylae

(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.

Sparta

Athens

(DOK 1) Who was victorious?

Persia

Greece