Which Persian king led the invasion during the First Persian War, including the Battle of Marathon? Cyrus the Great Darius I Xerxes I Artaxerxes I None Who was the Athenian general credited with devising the successful strategy at the Battle of Marathon? Pericles Leonidas Themistocles Miltiades None What city-state sent the famous runner Pheidippides to deliver news of the victory at Marathon? Athens Sparta Corinth Thebes None Which Greek historian provided a detailed account of the Battle of Marathon in his writings? Herodotus Thucydides Xenophon Aristotle None What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon for the Persian Empire? Decisive Persian Victory Decisive Greek Victory Stalemate Truce Negotiation None Time's up
