BThe Ionian Revolt of Greek cities in Asia Minor against Persian rule
CSparta's invasion of Persian territory
DThe founding of the Delian League
The Ionian Greek cities revolted against Persian rule in 499 BCE. Athens and Eretria sent ships to help them, and Darius I later sent forces against both cities. The capture of Athens and the Delian League came later.
Question 2 True / False
At the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE, the Greek force was made up of only 300 Spartans.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
King Leonidas brought 300 Spartans, but they fought beside several thousand other Greeks. When the Persians found a path around the pass, most of the Greek force withdrew and a smaller rearguard stayed and was destroyed.
Question 3 Short Answer
Why did the naval victory at Salamis matter for Athenian democracy as well as for the war?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: The Athenian fleet was rowed by poorer citizens. Their central role in saving Greece strengthened their claim to political power in Athens.
Themistocles persuaded Athens to build a large fleet of triremes. Triremes needed many rowers, and these came from the poorer citizens, not the wealthier hoplite class. After Salamis, the poorer citizens could point to their service, which helped make Athenian democracy more broadly based.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
What was the Delian League, formed after the Persian retreat?
AA Spartan alliance of Peloponnesian cities
BA Persian treaty system that governed Ionia
CAn alliance of Greek city-states, led by Athens, to continue the war against Persia
DA religious league that managed the oracle at Delphi
The Delian League was formed in 478/477 BCE under Athenian leadership, with its treasury first kept on the island of Delos. Over time Athens turned it into an empire, and Spartan fear of Athenian power helped cause the Peloponnesian War.