Chapter 6 - Section 3 - The Greco-Persian Wars
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In the mid 500s BC Persia controls Greek cities in
Asia Minir
Athenians try to help a rebellion
Efforts failed
Which king sets up a plan to stop the mainland Greeks interfering in the Persian Empire
King Darius
Who is Herodotus?
Greek historian, tells us the history of the wars in his book, "History of Persian Wars."
What did Darius do in 490 BC?
He launched an invasion of 20,000 soldiers that landed on the plain of Marathon (close to Athens)
How many Greeks were led by the Athenians?
10,000
How did the Athenian General ambush the Persians?
They ambushed the Persians when they were loading part of the military onto the ships.
What did the Persian commander want to do?
Attack Athens
Who won the Battle of Marathon
The Greeks
According to Greek legend, who is Pheidippides?
He ran from Marathon to Athens with the news of the victory
What are modern marathons named after
They were named after this legend
Xerxes
What does Xerxes vow to do.
Vows for revenge against the Athenians
When did Xerxes launch an invasion of Greece
480 BC
What is Thermopylae
A narrow pass between mountains which would help Greeks
Who led the Greek force?
King Leonidas and Sparta
How many Greek soldiers held off the Persian army for 3 days
7,000
Who wins the Battle of Thermopylae?
Persians, legend of King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight to death
After Thermopylae
Xerxes and the Persian Army marched to Athens
What did the Athenians do during the Battle of Salamis?
Evacuated the city
Athenians warships were in small strait called
Salamis
What do Persian decide to do?
They decide to send their fleet to attack the Athenian Fleet
Why did Greeks have an upper hand at this battle
Because their ships were easier to maneuver in close areas
What were Greek ships called?
Triremes
Who wins the Battle of Salamis
The Greeks
In early 479 BC what do the Greeks do
They all come together and form the largest Greek army ever assembled!
Who wins the Battle of Platea? ( final battle )
Greeks, they crushed the Persian army at the northwest of Athens
What is this for the Greeks
Turning point
Where do the Persians go?
Back to Asia Minor
Greek city-states' unity saves
Their homeland from invasion
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