Persian Wars
Major battles included Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. This topic is part of Ancient Greece within History. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Persian Wars trivia questions
The Persian Wars were fought between the Persian Empire and whom?
Answer: Greek city-states
Bonus fact: Major battles included Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis.
Which Persian king invaded Greece in 480 BCE?
Answer: Xerxes I
Bonus fact: Xerxes led the massive invasion associated with Thermopylae.
Which naval battle in 480 BCE was a major Greek victory?
Answer: Salamis
Bonus fact: The Greek fleet defeated the Persians in narrow waters.
Which ancient Greek alliance was led by Athens after the Persian Wars?
Answer: Delian League
Bonus fact: Athens gradually dominated the Delian League.