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The Persian Wars: Greek Unity against a Common Enemy

Explore the relationship between Greek city-states prior to the Persian Wars, reasons for the war, and the contrasting civilizations of Greece and Persia. Discover why some city-states chose to ally against Persia, while others remained neutral. Can the Greeks overcome the powerful Persian Empire?

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The Persian Wars: Greek Unity against a Common Enemy

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  1. Prior to the Persian Wars, how was the relationship between the city-states? • Why would the Persians and Greeks go to war? • Which group looks to be larger? • Why would the city-states ally against Persia? Why would some stay neutral? • Based on the map, which civilization would win?

  2. The Persian War 499 BCE – 479BCE • The city-states of Greece, especially Athens and Sparta, were very different from each other • However, they had a common enemy… The Persians

  3. The Persian Empire • Largest in the world ca. 500 BCE • Powerful Kings • Controlled land in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia • Continued expansion led them to war with Greece

  4. Grecian Reaction • Despite their differences, the city-states needed to band together • Allies – states that agree to help each other against a common enemy

  5. Letters Home before Battle • It was common for soldiers to write letters home before battle “The Persians are fierce fighters. But I will stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave men of Greece – Spartans as well as fellow Athenians – and fight to the death if that is what it takes to stop these murderous invaders.”

  6. The Setting • The Persian Empire was much larger and had a very powerful, well-manned army • Greece had much less land and far fewer people • Greeks were separated from each other, and rarely came together to fight • The Persians created a vast empire through force and power • How could the Greeks win???

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