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The Persian Wars For centuries the Greek city-states fought over land and differences in ways of life. Then, beginning in the fifth century B.C., a common enemy brought the Greek people together. PART I: The Persian Wars Directions: Use the following website and pages 222-223 in the cream textbook to help you learn about the events of the Persian Wars. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/persi an_wars.php 1. Why did the Persian armies begin to invade the Mediterranean region? 2. Which Greek colonies tried to revolt against Persian invaders? 3. Why did the Persians first attack Athens once they arrived on the mainland? 4. How do today’s Olympians remember the Battle of Marathon? 5. When the Persians attacked the Greek’s a second time, whom did they face? 6. In which battle did the Spartan’s sacrifice 300 of their finest soldiers to hold off the Persian’s from invading the mainland? 7. In the Battle of Salamis, how were the Athenian triremes used to defeat the Persian navy? 8. What were two lasting effects from the Persian Wars? Part II: Persian Wars Flow Chart Directions: Please list the main events of the Persian Wars with a partner. (Bullet point notes) Part III: Persian Wars Video Directions: As you watch this video, write down a minimum of two new facts you learned about the Persian Wars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuQFRLeYthE Fact 1: Fact 2: