Chapter 10 Section 1Greece and Persia

Who was Cyrus the Great?

Tomb of Cyrus the Great in Iraq

What was the Persian Army?

What is a cavalry?

Who was Darius I?

How was Persia organized politically?

Persian Empire/Countries of Today

Persepolis

Why did Persia go to war with Greece?

What was the battle of Marathon?

Marathon TodayMarathon battleground today

Marathon BayMarathon Bay Today

Greek Marines

What is the real story behind the Marathon?

What were the Persian Wars?

Who was Xerxes I?

Hollywood vs. History

What was the Battle of Thermopylae?

The Battle between the Spartans and the Persians

What was the Battle of Salamis?

Straits

Greek battle ship called a trireme

What was the Battle of Plataea?

Plataea Today

Summary