Battle of Marathon: Ancient Greece vs Persia Quiz

Question 1

In which year was the Battle of Marathon fought?

Accepted Answer

490 BC

Answer

480 BC

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500 BC

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450 BC

Question 2

Who led the Greek army in the Battle of Marathon?

Accepted Answer

Miltiades

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Pericles

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Darius

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Leonidas

Question 3

What was the strength of the Persian army in the Battle of Marathon?

Accepted Answer

20,000

Answer

25,000

Answer

15,000

Answer

11,000

Question 4

What was the reason for the Battle of Marathon?

Accepted Answer

Darius's attempt to subjugate Greece

Answer

Religious differences

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Trade disputes

Answer

Border disputes

Question 5

Which Greek city-state provided support to Athens in the Battle of Marathon?

Accepted Answer

Sparta

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Aegina

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Corinth

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Thebes

Question 6

How far did the Greek messenger run in 48 hours during the Battle of Marathon?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

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100 miles

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120 miles

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200 miles

Question 7

What were the eastern and western boundaries of Darius's empire?

Accepted Answer

From Aegean Sea to Indus River

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From Mediterranean Sea to Persian Gulf

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From Black Sea to Arabian Sea

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From Caspian Sea to Red Sea

Question 8

What was the result of the Battle of Marathon?

Accepted Answer

Greece's victory and Persia's defeat

Answer

Draw between both sides

Answer

No clear victory for either side

Answer

Persia's victory and Greece's defeat

Question 9

What was the number of Greek soldiers in the Battle of Marathon?

Accepted Answer

11,000

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15,000

Answer

20,000

Answer

5,000

Question 10

Which cities accepted Darius's dominion in the Battle of Marathon context?

Accepted Answer

Thebes and Aegina

Answer

Corinth and Thebes

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Athens and Aegina

Answer

Athens and Sparta

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