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Greece and Persia. Chapter 5 Section 4. I P ersia Becomes an Empire. While Athenians created a Dem, the Persian Empire was rising in the east Began as unorganized nomadic ppl Eventually created mightiest empires in ancient world under Cyrus to Great & Darius. A. Cyrus the Great.
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Greece and Persia Chapter 5 Section 4
I Persia Becomes an Empire • While Athenians created a Dem, the Persian Empire was rising in the east • Began as unorganized nomadic ppl • Eventually created mightiest empires in ancient world under Cyrus to Great & Darius
A. Cyrus the Great • Persians ruled by Medes for over 100 yrs • Cyrus II leads revolt to gain independence • Cyrus II victory marks beg. Of Persian Empire • Conquered many Greek cities • Let ppl he conquered to keep their customs Why do you think he did this? • Historians refer to him as Cyrus the Great
B. The Persian Army • Cyrus successful because of strong army • Army was loyal • Immortals=10,000 soldiers chosen for bravery & skill • Calvary=unit of soldiers on horseback • Charged and shoot arrows at enemy • Cavalry weakened enemy before immortals attacked
II The Persian Empire Grows Stronger • Cyrus dies and his son Cambyses takes over • Cambyses dies leaving no clear leaderrebellion • Darius I claims the throne by killing all rivals • Restores power, improves society, & expands land
A. Political Organization • Divides empire into 20 provinces • Governors named SATRAPS rule provinces for him • Collect taxes/serve as judges • Satraps had great power but Darius was ultimate ruler
III Persians Fight GreeceA) Battle of Marathon • Darius invades Greece after rebellion • This begins Persian Wars • Persian army outnumbered Greeks but better weapons & smart leaders led to Greek victory • Legend has it that a messenger ran from Marathon to Athens (26 miles) to being news of victory • “rejoice we conquer!” then dies of exhaustion • Athletes run 26 mile races called Marathons
B. Second Invasion of Greece • Xerxes tries again 10ys after Marathon • Sends army & navy • Sparta & Athens join together to defend Greece • Sparta=strong army Athens=strong navy • Persians had to pass through Thermopylae to attack Greece
Battle of 300 • Spartans sent to thermopylae to slow Persians • Greek force holds off Persians until Greek traitor informs Persians of a way around http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOLyEX90Dus Min 37:41-39:58
Salamis • Traits of Salamis allowed smaller Athenian boats to easily sink Persian ships http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOLyEX90Dus 1:25