Persian Wars Quiz
Authored by Shelly McCusker
Social Studies
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason that sparked the Persian Wars according to the text?
The Persians wanted to expand their empire into Greece.
The Ionians, who were Greeks living along the coast of Turkey, were conquered by Cyrus the Great and revolted against Persian rule.
The Greeks wanted to conquer the Persian Empire.
The Persians wanted to capture the city-state of Athens for its wealth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which battle during the Persian Wars is noted for the Persians losing despite their numerical advantage, with about 6,000 Persian casualties?
The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Salamis
The Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Plataea
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the second attack on Greece, which battle involved the Spartans fighting to the death against a much larger Persian army?
The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Salamis
The Battle of Thermopylae
The Battle of Plataea
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategy did the Athenians use to defeat the Persian fleet at the Battle of Salamis?
They used larger ships to ram the Persian vessels.
They set fire to the Persian ships.
They lured the Persian fleet into narrow straits where their maneuverability could be used as an advantage.
They allied with other Greek city-states to outnumber the Persians.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did King Darius decide to go to war with the Greeks?
To gain more wealth
To expand Persian territory
To avenge previous defeats
To conquer the Greek city-states that supported the Ionian revolt
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the Persians first settle when they landed in Greece, and how many soldiers did they bring?
In Athens with 20,000 soldiers
On the coast of Sparta with 15,000 soldiers
Near Thessaloniki with 10,000 soldiers
Information not provided in the text
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main topic of debate among the Athenian citizens during the Persian invasion?
Whether to surrender to the Persians or fight
How to improve their military strategies
Whether to seek help from other Greek city-states
The text does not specify the topic of the debate
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