1. The Challenge of the Persians Greek History

2. Athens Upsets Persia Greeks Spread east and comes in contact with Persian Empire Ionian Greeks conquered by Persians revolt Athens Supports Ionian Persian King Darius seeks revenge.

4. Battle of Marathon 490 B.C. Persians land at Marathon, 26 miles from Athens Athenians beat Persians Athenian Runner ran 26 Miles to Athens to announce the victory, Dies upon delivering the message

6. 2 nd Attack on Greece Xerxes takes control of Persia after the death of his father Darius Invades Greece with a force of 180,000 Athens has had time to prepare but needs to mobilize

8. Battle of Thermopylae Greek Soldiers (Athens and Sparta Ally) and try to delay Persia at Thermopylae pass. 7000 Athenians and 300 Spartans hold off the Persian force of 180,000 for two days. Greek force betrayed by a traitor and destroyed Greeks later defeat the Persians.