Ancient Greece Chapters 5-6

After the Persian Wars, who became the most powerful and influential man in Athens?

Pericles was a very skilled public speaker or __________________.

Why did the Ionians in Miletus and other Persian controlled city-states revolt?

Which rivals became allies during the Persian Wars?

Which countries were involved in the Persian Wars?

The 300 Spartan's stand at Thermopylae made it possible for the Athenians to _______________________.

Why did the Athenians meet the Persians to fight at Marathon?

In the beginning, Greek drama began as __________________________.

Who was the king that led the Persians in the Ionian Revolt and Battle of Marathon?

The Greeks defeat Persia once and for all at which battle that ends the war?

King Darius's son who ruled Persian after he died.

Who is considered the "father of medicine?"

Why did Persia become angry with Athens and want to attack them?

The Battle of Thermopylae was a victory for

Which historian wrote about the Peloponnesian War

The Battle of Marathon instilled confidence in which city-state?

After the Persian Wars many greak city states formed a league to help defend themselves against another invasion called

Who was the Athenian sculptor that is responsible for the carvings on the side of the Parthenon?

Pericles successfully rebuilt the Athens Acropolis by ____________________.

What was the name of the Spartan King who is remembered for his bravery at Thermopylae?

Who was the oldest of the four major Athenian dramatists? He wrote a play called Oresteia,

What were the Athenian ships called?

Who was triumphant in the battle of Marathon?

Who was the great master of Athenian comedy?

Which city-state was NOT part of the Delian League?

What was the name of the messenger who brought the news of victory to Athens?

The battle of Salamis was fought on _________________.

Why is the period of time in Athens after the Persian Wars called "The Golden Age?"

The Battle of Thermopylae was fought mainly by

Athenian dramatists invented two kinds of drama that are still important today. What are they?

Who was the great rival of Aeschylus that wrote Oedipus the King?

What is the name of the famous temple to Athena in Athens?

Which feature of Athenian architecture can you still seen in modern buildings today?

The Spartans were holding the Persians off at Thermopylae until what happened?

Who is considered the "father of history" that wrote about the Persian Wars?

What did King Xerxes and the Persians do to Athens when they arrived?

Who was victorious in the Battle of Salamis

Why did the Athenians have the advantage in the Battle of Salamis?