Ancient Greece Quiz

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What was the approximate year of the Battle of Marathon?

490 BC (correct)
500 BC
480 BC
470 BC

Where did the Persian soldiers land before the Battle of Marathon?

Sparta
Marathon (correct)
Thermopylae
Athens

Who was the leader of the Spartan forces at Thermopylae?

Leonidas (correct)
Themistocles
Xerxes
Darius

What did Themistocles convince the Athenians to do when the Persians advanced?

To flee to nearby islands. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was an advantage the Persian army had over the Athenian army at Marathon?

More soldiers (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the map, which sea is near Greece?

Aegean Sea (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Persian King that launched the Second Persian War?

Xerxes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Persian ships at the Battle of Salamis?

They were crowded together and their hulls splintered. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader who convinced the Athenians to evacuate their city?

Themistocles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Xerxes do to watch the battle?

He placed his throne on a hill. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a common reason for warfare among ancient Greek city-states?

Battles over land and resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what century BCE did the Greeks fight three major wars?

400s BCE (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which empire did the Greek city-states unite to defeat?

Persian Empire (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which battle involved conflict between the Greeks and Persians?

Battle of Marathon (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which event triggered Darius's anger and desire to conquer Greece?

Athenian soldiers burning the Persian city of Sardis (C) Signup and view all the answers

When did Persia conquer the Greek city-states of Ionia?

546 BCE (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the main goal of the Delian League?

To unite Greek city-states against Persia. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What military tactic involves surrounding a city to cut off supplies?

Siege (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which city did Athenian soldiers burn, leading to Persian king Darius seeking revenge?

Sardis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these city-states was a leader of the Peloponnesian League?

Sparta (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason the Ionian city-states rebelled against Persian rule?

Desire to govern themselves (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant cause of the Peloponnesian War?

Athenian dominance and resentment from other city-states. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What ancient city was defeated by the Persians in 539 BCE?

Babylon (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary reason for the rivalry between Athens and Sparta?

Competition for supreme power in Greece. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a sarissa?

A long Macedonian spear. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the Delian League?

An association of nations formed to achieve a goal, led by Athens. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Athens and its allies initially meet to form the Delian League?

Delos (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the blending of Greek culture with other cultures after Alexander's conquests?

Hellenistic (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST description of 'classical civilization'?

A civilization with lasting achievements and influence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Delian League's treasury?

To store money for defense against Persia. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'acquire' mean?

To obtain or gain possession of something. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which city-state tried to leave the Delian League and was attacked by Athens?

Naxos (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Alexander realize about the horse?

The horse was afraid of its own shadow. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the Peloponnesian League?

An alliance of city-states led by Sparta. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What form of government did Sparta and most of its allies follow?

Oligarchy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action by Athens led to conflict with Megara, a member of the Peloponnesian League?

Trade ban (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of a siege during the Peloponnesian War?

To starve the enemy into surrender (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happened after Philip's brother, the Macedonian king, died?

Philip was elected king by the nobles. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of Athens at the start of the Peloponnesian War?

Pericles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Macedonian pike?

Sarissa (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main advantage of Athens during the Peloponnesian War?

A strong navy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the alliance led by Athens?

The Delian League (D) Signup and view all the answers

What tactic did Philip use to conquer Greece?

He used diplomacy and warfare. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the location of Sparta?

Peloponnesian Peninsula (A) Signup and view all the answers

What formation did Philip use for his infantry?

Phalanxes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did the Macedonian pike give Philip's army?

Allowed them to fight at a greater distance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of the Peloponnesian War?

27 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 'long walls' built by Athens?

To connect Athens to its port and ensure supply of goods (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Philip do to strengthen his power?

He built a powerful army and new tactics. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event significantly weakened Athens during the Peloponnesian War?

A plague (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which group did Philip's army defeat shortly after he became king?

The Illyrians (D) Signup and view all the answers

What skill did Philip train his soldiers to do in battle?

Change directions without losing formation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Persian Empire in the Greco-Persian Wars?

To conquer Greece and expand their empire (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which city-state was known for its strong military and played a key role in the Greco-Persian Wars?

Sparta (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of government was Athens known for during the time of the Greco-Persian Wars?

Democracy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Greco-Persian Wars?

Greece defeated the Persian Empire (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a hoplite?

A heavily armed Greek foot soldier (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a compiler?

To translate source code into machine code. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?

Java (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does CPU stand for?

Central Process Unit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an operating system?

To manage hardware and software resources. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which data structure follows the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) principle?

Stack (C) Signup and view all the answers

Battle of Marathon

A battle in 490 BC where Athenian soldiers defeated the Persians near Marathon, ending the first Persian War.

Xerxes

King of Persia who launched the Second Persian War to defeat the Greeks after his father Darius died.