1. 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

2. 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!

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

6. 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

7. 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?

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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?

12. 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!

13. 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!

14. 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….

15. 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

16. 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