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The Persian Wars
Reading Notes
● Read each section and complete the Reading Notes
(Complete Sentences! Follow Instructions!)
● Stay on task. Work at a Level 1 with the person next to
you (Partner Work Expectations)
● You will have 5 minutes for each section
28.2: The Setting and Combatants
1. How did the Persians build their empire?
The Persians built their empire by conquering neighbors, especially using archers
2. How did King Darius rule the Persian Empire?
King Darius divided kingdom into 20 provinces, established tax system, allowed people
to keep customs/religions
3. What happened during the Ionian Revolt and why was it
important?
Persians had conquered Ionians. Athens sent soldiers/ships. Only made Persians mad.
28.3: The Battle of Marathon
1. Summarize the Battle of Marathon
Greeks refused to pay tribute to Darius. Darius sent his army. Miltiades led the
Athenians to victory using superior weaponry and strategy.
2. Write a headline that summarizes the battle
Persians Seek Conquest but No Match for Miltiades
3. Why did the Greeks win the battle?
They used clever military strategy and better weaponry
The Legend:
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An Athenian runner
named Pheidippides
was sent to declare
victory to Athens
from the battlefield
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He ran the 25 miles
back to Athens after
fighting in the battle
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When he arrived in
the city he
announced “We’ve
won!” and died of
exhaustion
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This is the source of
our modern
Marathon races
28.4: The Battle of Thermopylae
1. Summarize the Battle of Thermopylae
Xerxes created “bridge” to cross Hellespont. Athens and Sparta joined forces. Athenian
navy fought Persians at sea, Spartan army fought Persians on land. Leonidas led 300
Spartans to stand against 180,000 Persians. Although heroic, Spartans were
overwhelmed and Persians advanced to Athens.
2. Write a headline that summarizes the battle
Despite Spartan Heroics, Persians Advance to Athens
3. Why did the Persians win the battle?
They knew the geography of the area and used clever strategy
The Legend:
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Upon the Persians offering for
Leonidas to join them: "If you had
any knowledge of the noble
things of life, you would refrain
from coveting others'
possessions; but for me to die for
Greece is better than to be the
sole ruler over the people of my
race."
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After telling the Greeks to
surrender their weapons,
Leonidas famously replied:
“Come and get them.”
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Upon being told the Persian
arrows would “block out the sun”
a Spartan soldier proclaimed: “So
much the better...then we shall
fight our battle in the shade.”
28.5: The Battle of Salamis
1. Summarize the Battle of Salamis
Athens was destroyed after Thermopylae. Themistocles led the Athenian navy. He
tricked Xerxes into sending his ships into a narrow waterway at Salamis where the
Greeks surrounded them and destroyed their fleet.
2. Write a headline that summarizes the battle
Themistocles Outwits Xerxes, Destroys Persian Fleet
3. Why did the Greeks win the battle?
The Greeks won through clever military strategy and knowledge of geography.
28.6: The Battle of Plataea
1. Summarize the Battle of Plataea
Xerxes ordered the Persian army to attack Athens once more in the spring. Athenians
joined together with Spartans to defend Greece against the Persians. A force of 80,000
Greek soldiers destroyed the Persian army and ended its threat. The alliance between
Athens and Sparta proved to be a key factor.
2. Write a headline that summarizes the battle
Athens and Sparta Join Together, End Persian Threat
3. Why did the Greeks win the battle
They were joined together as allies.
News Article from a Key Battle
Your task is to write a news article as if you had witnessed one of the battles of
the Persian Wars that we have discussed.
Include:
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A headline (can be one you already created)
A summary of what occurred at the battle
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At least 5-6 sentences
A photograph (detailing the battle)
Interviews with people involved
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Be CREATIVE!
*You aren’t just stating facts; write it as if you’re a reporter.