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Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

The forces of Alexander and Porus fought on the banks of river _________.

  1. Ravi

  2. Jhelum

  3. Sutlej

  4. Indus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The forces of Alexander and Porus fought on the banks of river Jhelum where Alexander defeated Porus but afterwards when asked how should he be treated, Porus replied: “Treat me, Alexander, the way a King treats another King". Impressed by his words, Alexander returned Porus his kingdom and made him his alley.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world
Which one among the following is not a major characteristic of ancient empires?

  1. Military prowess

  2. Conquest over great distances

  3. Use of a single language

  4. Governing diverse people groups

  5. Ambitious, charismatic leaders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ancient empires were characterized by diversity in language and culture. The enforcement of a single language was not a universal requirement or characteristic of most ancient empires, which often allowed local languages to persist.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

During the second attack on Greece, the Persians avoided the  route and came by _.

  1. land, sea

  2. sea, land

  3. sea, air

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Persian attack on Greece failed due to contraction of diseases and lack of food. It did not even reach Greece, but had to go back. In the second invasion in 490 BC., they avoided the land route and came by sea route, landing at a place called Marathon near Athens. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, B implies that the Persians came by land, but that was in first invasion. Air invasion was not possible as aircrafts were invented much later in nineteenth century. Hence, these are incorrect. 

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Who was the king of Persia during the first Persian attack on Greece?

  1. King Darius

  2. Xerxes

  3. Cyprus the Great

  4. Cambyses II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Persian invasion of Greece, during the Persian Wars, began in 492 BC, and ended with the decisive Athenian victory at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. The invasion, consisting of two distinct campaigns, was ordered by the Persian king Darius the Great in order to punish the city-states of Athens and Eretria. These cities had supported the cities of Ionia during their revolt against Persian rule, thus incurring the wrath of Darius. Darius also saw the opportunity to extend his empire into Europe, and to secure its western frontier. Hence, Option A is correct.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

When did the Greeks defeat the Persian army at Marathon?

  1. 490 BCE.

  2. 492 BCE.

  3. 494 BCE.

  4. 495 BCE.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Battle of Marathon, (September 490 bce), in the Greco-Persian Wars, decisive battle fought on the Marathon plain of northeastern Attica in which the Athenians, in a single afternoon, repulsed the first Persian invasion of Greece. Hence, Option A is correct.


Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

During Pericles rule, Athens and Sparta were continuously at war with each other. This war is known as the _______.

  1. English Civil War

  2. Peloponnesian War.

  3. Napoleonic War

  4. Cold War
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The long-standing conflict between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, is historically known as the Peloponnesian War.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

What was the immediate outcome of the overthrow of the king in city-states?

  1. Establishment of Oligarchies

  2. Establishment of Monarchy

  3. Establishment of Democracy

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Athenian coup of 411 BC was the result of a revolution that took place during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. The coup overthrew the democratic government of ancient Athens and replaced it with a short-lived oligarchy known as The Four Hundred. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, monarchy could not be established because kings were overthrown, democracy could not be established since no women and not all adults had the right to vote. Hence, these are incorrect.