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Why was Persia ultimately unsuccessful in conquering Greece at the Battle of Marathon?
A
Persia had fewer soldiers than Greece to fight its battles.B
Persia was overpowered on land and by Athens' naval force at sea.C
Persia’s distance from Greece worked to its disadvantage.D
Persia’s leadership did not match the well-trained Greeks’ leadership.2
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Which best describes the Spartan government?
A
It had elements of democracy, oligarchy, and monarchy.B
It had elements of oligarchy and monarchy.C
It was both a democracy and a monarchy.D
It was a direct democracy that allowed debate.3
Which statement best describes the Battle of Thermopylae?
A
Three hundred Athenians famously fought to the death.B
The Spartans evacuated, and the Persians burned their city.C
The Greek navy defeated King Darius I at sea, ending the threat.D
The Spartans worked to stop a second Persian invasion of Greece.4
Which statement best describes Athens’s military?
A
Both men and women served in the military.B
Though they served, women did not lead.C
Athens had a large and capable navy.D
Athens had a large and capable army.5
Which characteristic of government describes Athens, not Sparta?
A
Two kings led during wartime.B
Only about 8 percent were citizens.C
Most power rested with the council.D
All citizens could debate any issue.6
What was the significance of the Battle of Marathon?
A
The Persians defeated the Athenians and took over all of ancient Greece.B
The Persians conquered the Athenians but were soon stopped by the Spartans.C
The Athenians conquered the Persians and overthrew King Darius I.D
The Athenians defeated the Persians and halted an invasion by King Darius I.7
In Spartan society, which class level held the highest status?
A
craftspeopleB
landownersC
soldiersD
helots8
Which statement describes a characteristic of Sparta’s religion?
A
Sparta did not hold religious festivals.B
Artemis was the patron goddess of Sparta.C
Artemis was the urban goddess of Sparta.D
Sparta worshipped only one god, Artemis.9
The map shows the Persian Empire.
A
The Persian Empire was the largest in the world.B
Persia would have to attack Athens and Sparta by land.C
Persia was a tiny country compared to the size of its empire.D
Athens and Sparta were Persia’s next target in growing its empire.10
Why was Athena best known as the patron goddess of Athens?
A
She was a goddess of war.B
She was a goddess of wisdom.C
She was the protector of the city of Athens.D
She was the leader of the gods.11
Who was forced to raise food for the soldiers?
A
helotsB
womenC
free non-citizensD
the soldiers themselves12
Athens placed the greatest emphasis on
A
government.B
education.C
religion.D
culture.Did you find these answers helpful?
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