The Greco-Persian Wars
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25 questions
Standard IV: Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics, intellectual life, arts, literature, architecture, and science.
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(DOK 1) ALL of the following statements about The Histories are true EXCEPT:
(DOK 1) ALL of the following statements about The Histories are true EXCEPT:
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(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.
(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.
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(DOK 1) The Greco-Persian Wars began when Athens aided which Greek territory in Asia Minor?
(DOK 1) The Greco-Persian Wars began when Athens aided which Greek territory in Asia Minor?
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(DOK 1) The Greek phrase __________, symbolizes unconditional surrender/submission to a conqueror.
(DOK 1) The Greek phrase __________, symbolizes unconditional surrender/submission to a conqueror.
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(DOK 1) Identify the major battle of the First Persian War (491-490 B.C.).
(DOK 1) Identify the major battle of the First Persian War (491-490 B.C.).
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(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.
(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.
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(DOK 1) Who was victorious?
(DOK 1) Who was victorious?
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(DOK 1) Name the military formation used by both the Athenians and Spartans during the Greco-Persian Wars.
(DOK 1) Name the military formation used by both the Athenians and Spartans during the Greco-Persian Wars.
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(DOK 1) Pheidippides' run and quote "Rejoice, rejoice, we conquer!" influenced which modern athletic apparel company?
(DOK 1) Pheidippides' run and quote "Rejoice, rejoice, we conquer!" influenced which modern athletic apparel company?
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(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?
(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?
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(DOK 1) Identify the first major battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).
(DOK 1) Identify the first major battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).
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(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.
(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.
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(DOK 1) Who was victorious?
(DOK 1) Who was victorious?
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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.
(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.
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(DOK 1) Although technically a loss, the Spartans were victorious in slowing the Persian advance and allowing the Athenians to flee their city-state.
(DOK 1) Although technically a loss, the Spartans were victorious in slowing the Persian advance and allowing the Athenians to flee their city-state.
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(DOK 1) Identify the first major naval battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).
(DOK 1) Identify the first major naval battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).
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(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.
(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.
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(DOK 1) Who was victorious?
(DOK 1) Who was victorious?
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(DOK 1) Greek naval forces were successful because their boats were larger and could sustain more damage.
(DOK 1) Greek naval forces were successful because their boats were larger and could sustain more damage.
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(DOK 1) A trireme consists of three banks of oars.
(DOK 1) A trireme consists of three banks of oars.
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(DOK 1) Identify the last major battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).
(DOK 1) Identify the last major battle of the Second Persian War (480-479 B.C.).
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(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.
(DOK 1) Identify the main Greek combatant that fought against Persia in the battle.
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(DOK 1) Who was victorious?
(DOK 1) Who was victorious?
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(DOK 1) The Greco-Persian Wars were significant for Athens because it gave rise to their cultural rebirth during the Golden Age.
(DOK 1) The Greco-Persian Wars were significant for Athens because it gave rise to their cultural rebirth during the Golden Age.
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(DOK 1) Match the name with the correct description.
(DOK 1) Match the name with the correct description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Xerxes I | arrow_right_alt | king of Persia; declared war on Athens and began the Greco-Persian Wars. |
hoplite | arrow_right_alt | king of Persia and son of Darius I; fought against Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae. |
Pheidippides | arrow_right_alt | a common, heavily armed Greek foot-soldier. |
Leonidas | arrow_right_alt | Greek courier; ran 26 miles to alert Athens of victory then tragically died. |
Delian League | arrow_right_alt | king of Sparta; led a fateful last stand at the Thermopylae Pass. |
Darius I | arrow_right_alt | Athenian naval commander; commanded the Greek forces at Salamis. |
Themistocles | arrow_right_alt | a group of Greek city-states directed to prevent future Persian threats. |