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Persian Wars

2. 28.2 Why did the Ionians revolt against Persian Rule?
Persians took land and harbors
Demanded Tribute
Forced them into the Persian Army
What happened to the Ionians?
Left alone by Athenians
Persian army defeated Ionians
Destroyed city of Miletus

3. 28.3 What happened at the Battle of Marathon?
Persians attacked Athenians
As Persians were retreating, Athenians attacked
Athenian won
Why was the Battle of Marathon important to Greek city-states?
Maintained their independence
Were not conquered by Persian Empire

4. 28.4
How were the Spartans able to hold off such a large Persian Army? Persian army had to go through a small mountain pass
How were the Persians eventually able to defeat the Spartans? Traitor showed a pass around behind the Spartans
Why did the Spartans refuse to escape although they knew they would be killed?
To delay the Persians, Spartan way of life

5. 28.5
Why did the Athenians sail to nearby islands in panic? Persians had won at Thermopylae and were headed to Athens
How were the Greeks able to defeat the Persian fleet, even though they were outnumbered? Tricked Persians into following them into a narrow channel. Were able to surround the Persians. Metal rams on ships.

6. 28.6 and 28.7 What happened at the Battle of Plataea?
Final battle of the Persian Wars
Greek army defeated Persians
Why were the Persian Wars important?
End of Persian threat
Athens was rebuilt more powerful than ever

7. Pictures Ionian Revolt Battle of Marathon Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Plataea