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When did the Greeks defeat the Persian army at Marathon?

  1. 490 BCE.

  2. 492 BCE.

  3. 494 BCE.

  4. 495 BCE.
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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.


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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
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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
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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. 

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Which of the following is true about Hellenic Greece?

  1. The ruling class in Greece controlled the land.

  2. Slaves cultivated the land.

  3. Greek writers and philosophers saw the ownership of slaves as essential to a civilized life.

  4. All of rhe above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Hellenic Greece, land ownership was concentrated among the aristocratic class, while slaves (comprising 30-40% of the population in Athens) performed agricultural, domestic, and mining labor. Greek writers like Aristotle explicitly defended slavery as 'natural and necessary,' with all major ancient Greek philosophers accepting it as a civilizing institution that freed citizens for political and intellectual pursuits.

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What was the capital of Persian Empire which represented the cultural heritage of Persia?

  1. Persipolis

  2. Tehrain

  3. Baghdad

  4. Babylon
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Explanation

Persepolis was an ancient capital of the kings of the Achaemenian dynasty of Persia. In 1979 the ruins at this site were designated a World Heritage site of the Persian Culture.

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What was the erstwhile name of Iran?

  1. Arabia

  2. Iraq

  3. Babylon

  4. Persia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Iran was formerly known as Persia. In the year 1935, Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, emphasized the usage of the name Iran, and made sure that in all the official affairs the same name was used. As a result, population of Iran is addressed as Iranian instead of Persian. Although, in the year 1959, the government of Iran declared that both names could be used.

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Which dynasty was ruling Magadha at the time of Alexander the Great's invasion?

  1. The Nanda dynasty

  2. The Maurya dynasty

  3. The Sunga dynasty

  4. The Kanva dynasty
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Explanation

Nanda Dynasty ruled India at the time when Alexander the Great was trying to fight with the rulers in the north west part of India. To be specific ,the ruler was Dhana Nand, the last ruler of this dynasty. Nanda king was Dhananand who maintained a huge force of 200,000 infantry, 80,000 cavalry, 8000 chariots and 6000 war elephants. This was the largest and the most powerful standing army in the world. Alexander had intended to capture it, but hearing the greatness of Magadha's forces, those Greeks lost all courage and mutinied.

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Alexander the Great could not achieve success in his attacks against which of the following territories?

  1. Asia Minor

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. Sardinia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander conquered most parts of the Western World, but there is a great deal of controversy over his invasion of India. In BC 327 Alexander came to India, and tried to cross the Jhelum river for the invasion, but was then confronted by King Porus. According to Indian history he was stopped by Porus at his entry into the country, but most of the world still believes that Alexander won the battle.