Welcome! 10/26/09 Warm Up Respond to the below prompt: Homework: How far do people go to take revenge on someone? Have you ever taken revenge on someone? If so, what did you do? Write 5 sentences minimum Homework: Study Guide Part #1 Topic/Goals The Persian Wars Today’s Agenda Share Warm up Go over homework Story time! Wrap up

CHAPTER 1 – ENTER THE PERSIANS Persian Empire - Ancient Persia existed at the same time as Sparta and Athens Persia’s goal was to control as much land as possible Persia entered Greek territory around 500 bce… Ancient Greece did not like this!

CHAPTER 2 – LAND DISPUTE AND REVENGE! Persians take greek land from athens – land that had been greek for many years. Athen’s sends ships and soldiers to take land back QUESTION: WHO DO YOU THINK HAD A BIGGER FIGHTING FORCE? A) PERSIAN EMPIRE B) ATHENS CITY-STATE

CHAPTER 2 – LAND DISPUTE AND REVENGE! Persians take greek land from athens – land that had been greek for many years. Athen’s sends ships and soldiers to take land back QUESTION: WHO DO YOU THINK HAD A BIGGER FIGHTING FORCE? A) PERSIAN EMPIRE B) ATHENS CITY-STATE Persian King (Darius) takes great offense to Athenian actions – swears revenge against Athenian victory

CHAPTER 3 – REVENGE SERVED COLD Darius is offended by little ol’ Athen’s victory and swears revenge against Athens Persians Athenians 25,000 Soldiers 10,000 soldiers Lined up in loose formation Lined in different sized Phalanx Who do you think won? What was the outcome??!! I need volunteers to stage the battle!

CHAPTER 3 – REVENGE SERVED COLD Darius is offended by little ol’ Athen’s victory and swears revenge against Athens Persians Athenians 25,000 Soldiers 10,000 soldiers Lined up in loose formation Lined in different sized Phalanx LOST: 6,000+ soldiers LOST: 200- Soldiers First “Marathon” Run – Pheidippides “Rejoice we conquer!” – Athens is saved

CHAPTER 4 – LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON 10 years pass… Darius dies and his son never forgets the insult… the rise of Xerxes Xerxes learns from the mistakes of the past… WHAT MIGHT HE HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY?

CHAPTER 4 – LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON 10 years pass… Darius dies and son never forgets the insult… the rise of Xerxes Xerxes learns from the mistakes of the past… WHAT MIGHT HE HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY? His strategy: Bigger army = better outcome Couldn’t train the many different cultures to train as one army Sent hundreds and thousands of soldiers

Welcome! 10/27/09 Pre-Class Respond to the below prompt: Explain why the Persian Wars (from yesterday’s story time) can be considered a tale of revenge. Write 5 sentences minimum Tonight’s Homework: Study Guide Part #2 Topic/Goals The Persian Wars Today’s Agenda Pre-Class & Roll Share Out Check Homework Where we last left off Story time Conclusion! Wrap up Today’s Objectives 1. Understand the impact of the Persian Wars

CHAPTER 4 – GREEK RESPONSE TO XERXES Most Greek city states: “let Athens deal with their business” Some Spartans come to aid Athens (300 soldiers) Battle of Thermopylae – Narrow Mountain Pass – I need more volunteers to stage this battle! Soldiers lose, but Greece wins (unifies the city states) 300 Spartans sacrifice themselves for Athens Their Example Inspires rest of Greece

CHAPTER 5 – SHOWDOWN AT SALAMOIS Some of Athenian Soldiers escape from Thermopylae back to Athens to warn Greeks – Rally for Second Battle! Entire city of Athens takes to the sea – not to run, but to fight WHY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF ATHENS GO TO THE SEA?

CHAPTER 5 – SHOWDOWN AT SALAMIS Some of Athenian Soldiers escape from Thermopylae back to Athens to warn Greeks – Rally for Second Battle! Entire city of Athens takes to the sea – not to run, but to fight WHY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF ATHENS GO TO THE SEA? I need volunteers to act as warships!

CHAPTER 5 – SHOWDOWN AT SALAMIS Some of Athenian Soldiers escape from Thermopylae back to Athens to warn Greeks – Rally for Second Battle! Entire city of Athens takes to the sea – not to run, but to fight WHY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF ATHENS GO TO THE SEA? Strong navy & home turf Replay of Thermopylae… Salamis was a narrow channel. Xerxes loses 1/3 of his soldiers in one battle!

CHAPTER 6 – UNIFICATION OF GREECE! How do you feel when you win something? Athens is new leader of Greece City states become one league/alliance – Greeks learn to get along Sparta and Athens enter golden age….

CHAPTER 6 – UNIFICATION OF GREECE! How do you feel when you win something? Athens is new leader of Greece City states become one league/alliance – Greeks learn to get along Sparta and Athens enter golden age…. BUT FOR HOW LONG… DUN DUN DUN

Final Thoughts. Exit Slip ANNOUNCEMENTS Based on story… how did the Persian Wars affect the Greek people? Give me one example and explain your example in 3-5 lines. ANNOUNCEMENTS STUDY FOR YOUR TEST! Homework: Study Guide Part #2 Complete Entire Study Guide by Friday