28 - The Persian Wars Study Guide
The Persian Empire began in present-day
Iran was the origin of the Persian Empire.
Why was the Battle of Plataea important?
It ended the Greco-Persian wars.
Although Persian kings were tolerant to those under their rule, they still demanded that people
pay them tributes.
Why did Xerxes cross the Hellespont?
to go from Asia into Europe
tributes
wealth sent from one country or ruler to another as a sign that the other is superior
How long did the Persian Wars last?
20 years
What year was Athens burned to the ground by the Persians?
480 BCE
The Battle of Salamis took place about ten years after what event?
Battle of Marathon
Which of these factors most affected the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?
Greek knowledge of local waterways allowed them to trap the Persians into shallow water and dangerous waterways.
Why did the Greeks care about what happened to Ionia?
Greeks had established many colonies in Ionia and were concerned they would lose everything to the Persians.
What was one reason Persia attacked Greece?
Persia wanted revenge for them helping the Ionians.
When Darius sent cavalry across the sea by boat, what must have been in the boats?
Since it was the cavalry they sent horses.
Why did King Darius ask for presents of Greek earth and water?
Such gifts would mean that the Greeks had accepted Persian rule.
What was the outcome of the Ionian Revolt?
The Persian army punished the Ionians for their rebellion.
What happened at the Battle of Thermopylae?
The Persians defeated the Spartans, xerxes assembled and enormous army
What was an advantage that Greece had over the Persians in the Battle of Marathon?
They had a better strategy by using the narrow valleys to fight the larger army.
What was an important result of the Greco-Persian wars?
They prevented Persia from conquering Greece.
After the Persians burned Athens to the ground, how did the Athenians continue to fight?
They used their navy to fight in the sea.