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Title page Page 50 Government quick write Answer the questions: Of the 4 types of government (Democracy, tyranny, monarchy or oligarchy) , which would you want to be involved in and why? Cyrus the Great Page 52 • http://www.spentaproductions.com/Cyrusthe-Great-English/cyruspreview_english.htm • A unique ruler who allowed for: – Worship gods of your choice – Live where you like – Freeing of the slaves – Kept the current ruler in power – Paid homage (honored) the cities god(s) Page 52 Page 53 Cornell Notes: The Persian Wars EQ: Why does conflict develop? The Start of War • Persian Army had 10,000 trained soldiers called Immortals. • Greeks had Hoplites citizen-soldiers – And Spartans: Implements of Death: http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancientgreece/videos/spartans-implements-of-death (2:30) • Greeks in Anatolia, who were already ruled by Persia, revolt in 499B.C. – The Athenian's send warships to help but Persia crushes the revolt. – King Darius was angry at Athenians for interfering and decides to punish mainland Greeks. (Chunk!) Battle of Marathon • In 490B.C. 600 Persian ships invade Greece and land at Marathon • Athenians were out numbered 10,000 to 200,000 • Athenians waited until Persians where loading back into their ships, surprised them and beat them. • The Greek messenger, Pheidippides, ran 26.5 miles to Athens, said “victory,” collapsed and died. • Modern Marathons are named after this event Greeks Win! Bell work: 3/14 • Using your homework from last night, answer the question on the BACK of your paper: Which event do you think could have changed the course of history had the outcome been different? Explain. (Chunk!) Thermopylae battle of land and sea BBC HH: http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=ZSGM4YfReQY • Darius’s Son, Xerxes, swears revenge on the Athenians • Persia invades with 200,000 troops and thousands of warships in 480B.C. • Greek city-states band together to fight the Persians • King Leonidas led the majority of the Soldiers who were Spartans Persians win! – Led 7,000 troops for 3 days • When a traitor shows Persians how to surround the army, King Leonidas dismisses all but 300 Spartans to hold off the Persians and fight to the death Build a bridge across Hellspot: http://edsitement.neh.gov/sites/edsitement.neh.gov/files/Bridges03.swf Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNY-7x5RCqY (Chunk) Battle of Salamis • Themistocles of Athens directed the Greek Navy – Cut off Persian ships from supply ships • Lured the Persian war ships into the Straight of Salamis – Persian ships were too large and crowded to move about in the straight while Greek ships were smaller and faster – 300 Persian warship sank, Greeks loose 40, Persian Fleet almost destroyed Greeks Win! (Chunk) Athens Burned • During the battle of Salamis, after Persians get around Spartans at Thermopile, Persian foot soldiers march to Athens • Because of the battles going on, Athens was almost deserted so the Persians set fire to it. (Chunk) Plataea 790 B.C. • • • • Last Persian/ Greek battle Even in numbers with about 100,000 soldiers each Greeks had improved weapons and armor The Greeks win the battle and follow the Persians – They free Anatolia from Persian rule – Continued battling the Persians until 449B.C. as the Persian Empire weakens. • The Empire Ends in 300B.C. with Alexander the Great