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WAR AND GLORY. GREEKS 546BC -404BC. INTRODUCTION. Persia was the power during the 400BC’s Persia was pushed back to Asia by the Greek city-states. Athenians enter _______________________. THE PERSIAN WARS. 546 BC PERSIANS LED BY ______________ Defeat Greek city-states of Ionia.
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WAR AND GLORY GREEKS 546BC -404BC
INTRODUCTION • Persia was the power during the 400BC’s • Persia was pushed back to Asia by the Greek city-states. • Athenians enter _______________________
THE PERSIAN WARS • 546 BC PERSIANS LED BY ______________ Defeat Greek city-states of Ionia. • Persians were fair but considered to be _______________ by the Greeks. • 499 BC
MARATHON • Darius I defeated the Ionian revolt.
SALAMIS • 480 BC PERSIANS RETURN • Led by _______________ • Greeks Led by ______________ • Oracle at Delphi
Salamis (cont.) • Athenian General Themistocles • “Wooden wall” • Delay at Thermopylae
300 • King Leonidas • Stood Firm • A traitor