G.1: GREEK STATES: Challenges of Persian Empire 492-479

Question 1

492

Answer 1

Mardonius Expedition, HERODOTUS

Question 2

491

Answer 2

Darius demands submission of Earth and Water

Question 3

490

Answer 3

Datis and Artaphernes campagin

Question 4

490 (BATTLE)

Answer 4

Battle of Marathon, Miltiades 11,000 (V) vs Datis 30,000

Question 5

490 BATTLE sources

Answer 5

HERODOTUS, Terracotta Plaque, Soros at Athens

Question 6

Greek preparation for battle

Answer 6

Naval power, unity/Hellenic league

Question 7

Hellenic league sources

Answer 7

Serpent Column, HERODOTUS

Question 8

Persian preparations for battle

Answer 8

Reluctance, supply lines and manpower - HERODOTUS

Question 9

480 (1st BATTLE)

Answer 9

Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas 7,000 vs Xerxes 70,000 (V)

Question 10

Battle of Thermopylae sources

Answer 10

Simonides, Inscription at Burial Mound and HERODOTUS

Question 11

480 (2nd BATTLE)

Answer 11

Battle of Salamis, Themistocles 370 (V) vs Xerxes 700, Simonides

Question 12

479 (1st BATTLE)

Answer 12

Battle of Plataea, Pausanias 80,000 (V) vs Mardonius 70,000

Question 13

479 (2nd BATTLE)

Answer 13

Battle of Mycale, Leotychides 40,000 men 110-250 ships (V) vs Xerxes 60,000 men 300 ships

Question 14

Persian war sources

Answer 14

Darius inscription Naqše Rustam, Xerxes inscription Persepolis, Stoa of Athenians at Delphi