The Greco-Persian Wars Ancient Studies. Greece during the Persian Wars.
11/13 Focus The city-states of Greece united against the Persians during the Persian Wars
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11/14 FocusThe city-states of Greece united against the Persians during the Persian WarsThe Greek victory in the war and the leadership of Pericles contributed to a golden age in AthensDo Now: Identify the type of government that was found in Athens.
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Ancient GreecePersian WarThe Golden Age of Athens
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The Persian WarPersia was located in modern day Iran King Darius IRuled Persia from 526-485 BCExpanded the Persian EmpireTook over the Greek colony in Turkey Ionia
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The Persian WarCauses of the WarGreeks in Ionia rebelled against Persian RuleMainland Greek city-states sent help to rebels The Persians crush the rebellionDarius launches an invasion of the Greek mainland in order to punish city-states for helping Greek rebels in Turkey
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11/17 FocusThe Greek victory in the war and the leadership of Pericles contributed to a golden age in AthensImportant Terms Golden Age, Delian LeagueDo Now: Identify one reason that the Persians attacked the Greek city states.Identify one characteristic of a golden age
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The Persian WarThe Battle of MarathonLarge Persian army lands Northeast of Athens25,000 Persians vs. 10,000 GreeksOutnumbered Greeks defeat the Persians Greek Phalanxes were more disciplined and better armed
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The Persian WarBattle of ThermopylaeXerxes Son of Darius ILaunches second invasion against GreecePersians defeat 300 Spartans holding a narrow mountain passSpartans led by King Leonidas fight to the deathStory of Spartans bravery inspires other Greeks
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The Persian WarBattle of Salamis Xerxes marches on AthensAthenians abandon Athens and head out to seaAthenian navy defeats Persian navyPersian army stuck in Greece agrees to peace terms a year later
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The Persian WarEffects of the warGreek victory ends Persian threatSparta and Athens become most influential city-states in GreeceAthens forms Delian LeagueSparta forms Peloponnesian leagueAthens enters a golden age
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Golden Age of Athens Pericles leader during Athenian golden age Led from 461-429 BCAthens becomes center of Greek culture and power
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Golden Age of Athens Athens formed Delian League during the Persian WarAlliance of Greek city-states Athens controlled the allianceBrought wealth into Athens
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Golden Age of Athens Pericles encouraged the spread of democracyExpand participation in government Rebuilt Athens Arts, architecture, and philosophy flourish
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Pericles Funeral OrationSpeech given by Pericles during ceremony to honor war deadPraises the greatness of Athens and Athenian democracy
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Points for Discussion
Identify one effect of the Greek victory in the Persian War. What are two characteristics of a golden age? What is the primary difference about the direct democracy that existed in Athens and the representative democracy (republic) in the united States.
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ClosureWhat is the primary difference about the direct democracy that existed in Athens and the representative democracy (republic) in the united States.