6th - SS Chapter 11

Question 0

Who won the Battle of Marathon ending the first Persian War?

Answer 0

The Athenian Army - it was unexpected because they were outnumbered two to one.

Question 1

In 490BC, Persia attached the Greek mainland with a huge army. Where was this first Persian War fought?

Answer 1

On the plain of Marathon, near Athens

Question 2

According to legend, a warrior died after running 26 miles to carry the news of the victory back to Athens. Ever since then, what word has been used to describe a challenging foot race?

Answer 2

Marathon

Question 3

What is the longest race in the Olympic Games?

Answer 3

Marathon

Question 4

Who was the superpower of its day?

Answer 4

Persians

Question 5

Again in 480BC, the Persians attached the Athenians and the Spartans. Although the Spartans died, who eventually won the second Persian War?

Answer 5

Athenians

Question 6

What was the name of the battle that ended the second Persian War?

Answer 6

Battle of Salamis

Question 7

After the defeat of the Persians, Athens entered a what age?

Answer 7

Golden Age - began rebuilding the city (built beautiful temples and monuments) which became famous for its art and learning.

Question 8

Name some Greek philosophers who studied truth and knowledge.

Answer 8

Socrates and Aristotle

Question 9

The Greeks believed that they could answer questions by using what?

Answer 9

The power of reason - the power to think clearly

Question 10

Greeks believed that things happened in nature not because gods caused the to happen but why?

Answer 10

There was a logical reason

Question 11

Greek physicians studied the causes of sickness. Why did they do this?

Answer 11

Because they believed there were reasons or causes to sickness

Question 12

What was the most powerful Greek city-state during the Golden Age?

Answer 12

Athens

Question 13

Athens formed an alliance with other city-states to protect one another from Persia and provide ships or money for defense.

Answer 13

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