Flashcards on Persian Empire and the Battle of Marathon

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Who was the leader of the Persian Empire during the Battle of Marathon?

Darius I

In which year did the Battle of Marathon take place?

490 BCE

Which city-state led the Greek forces in the Battle of Marathon?

Athens

Who won the Battle of Marathon?

The Greeks

What was the main reason for the Persian invasion of Greece?

To punish Athens for supporting the Ionian Revolt

Which Greek soldier ran a marathon to announce the victory at the Battle of Marathon?

Pheidippides

Who was the Greek general in command during the Battle of Marathon?

Miltiades

What advantage did the Greeks have in the Battle of Marathon?

They fought on their home territory

Which Persian king vowed to seek revenge for the Persian defeat at the Battle of Marathon?

Xerxes I

What military strategy did the Greeks use to win the Battle of Marathon?

The hoplite phalanx formation

Who controlled the Persian Empire after the death of Darius I?

Xerxes I

Which Greek city-state refused to send troops to the Battle of Marathon?

Sparta

How did the Battle of Marathon impact the Greeks?

It boosted their morale and confidence in their ability to defend against the Persians

What was the approximate distance of the marathon run by Pheidippides to deliver the news of the victory?

26.2 miles

What was the outcome of the Persian invasion of Greece following the Battle of Marathon?

The Persians were eventually defeated in the Greco-Persian Wars

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Who was the leader of the Persian Empire during the Battle of Marathon?



In which year did the Battle of Marathon take place?



Which city-state led the Greek forces in the Battle of Marathon?



Who won the Battle of Marathon?



What was the main reason for the Persian invasion of Greece?



Which Greek soldier ran a marathon to announce the victory at the Battle of Marathon?



Who was the Greek general in command during the Battle of Marathon?



What advantage did the Greeks have in the Battle of Marathon?



Which Persian king vowed to seek revenge for the Persian defeat at the Battle of Marathon?



What military strategy did the Greeks use to win the Battle of Marathon?



Who controlled the Persian Empire after the death of Darius I?




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