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Explore the causes, effects, and key events of the Persian Wars, including leaders like Cyrus the Great and Darius I. Learn about famous battles like Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped ancient Greek history and the conflict with Persia. Dive into the strategies, victories, and defeats that defined this epic historical clash.
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13 February 2017~Fill Out Your Planner!~ • Bellringer – Chapter 9 Overview & Goals • Greece vs. Persia • PowerPoint with Cornell Notes • HW : Add questions & summary to Cornell Notes • Due Wednesday (there will be a quiz Wed.) using notes. • Read Chapter 9.1 in the book.*** (add to your notes!)
13 February 2017~Fill Out Your Planner!~ • Bellringer – Chapter 9 Overview & Goals • Greece vs. Persia • PowerPoint with Cornell Notes • HW : Add questions & summary to Cornell Notes • Due tomorrow! • Read Chapter 9.1 in the book
Cornell NotesEQ – What are the causes and effects of the Persian Wars? • Cyrus the Great • Darius I of Persia • Greek Rebellion • Greco-Persian Wars • Battle of Marathon • Battle of Thermopylae • Battle of Salamis • Battle of Platea
Cyrus the Great • Led a Persian revolt against the Medes • Won the revolt and gained independence for Persia • This victory marks the start of the Persian Empire • Let people keep customs (so they don’t revolt) • When he died, he ruled the largest empire the world had ever seen • Strong army – Immortals & cavalry.
Darius I of Persia *After Cyrus dies, his son Cambyses takes over – when he dies, there is no heir *Darius I, a young prince claims the throne *Good, strong leader *Built roads, temples, and wanted to expand Persian Empire into Europe *He is known to the Greeks as the Great King.
Greek Rebellion!! • In 499 BC several Greek city-states rebel Persian rule • Greeks from mainland helped by sending soldiers • Eastern Greek colonies were defeated anyway • Darius I was angry at the Greeks’ interference! • He swore revenge!
Darius and the Persiansinvade Greece!~This invasions began a series of wars between Persia and Greece know as the Greco Persian Wars.~
Battle of Marathon (490 BC) The Greeksof Athens VS. The Persians of Darius
Battle of Marathon (490 BC) An Athenian, Pheidippides, runs to Sparta for help….140 miles in 2 days… VS. But…the Spartans are busy with a religious festivial.
Battle of Marathon (490 BC) The Greeks have 11,000 soldiers, while the Persians have 15,000 – but due to better weapons & clever leaders – Greeks Win! The same messenger runs from Marathon to Athens to bring the news (26 miles.) He exclaims “Rejoice! We conquer!” and dies. http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-greece/videos/the-battle-of-marathon VS.
Battle of Thermopylae The Spartans vs. the Persians Famous Battle of 300! http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/sparta/videos/spartans-implements-of-death
Battle of Thermopylae Spartans, due to a Greek traitor, fight to their death. The Greeks lose and the Persians seep into Athens burning the city.
Battle of SalamisGood to Plan Ahead… • In Athens they had found a vein of silver… • Themistocles convinces the Athenians to build a navy • 200 boats • Triremes • Good thing…
Takes place at sea The small Athenian boats easily sink the Persian boats. Win for Greece!
Battle of Plataea Greek Army vs. Persian ArmyGreeks win and save their homeland!