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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: