1. Chapter 9: The Greek World Section 1: Greece and Persia

2. Copy Chapter 9 Terms 3-4 Minutes

3. Overtime the Persians came to rule a great empire which eventually brought them into conflict with the Greeks.

4. The Persian Empire Nickname: Nation of 1,000 Cultures –Melting pot of conquered people and cultures –Zoroastrianism (zawr-uh-WAS-tree-uh-nih-zuhm) Empire became great under Cyrus the Great and even stronger under Darius I –Persepolis (beautiful city) Became the largest empire the world had ever seen, even conquering Egypt –Through conquest –Strong Army with a Calvary –Army was well organized and loyal Persian come in contact with Greece –The Persian Wars

5. When have we talked about the Persians before?

7. The Persian Wars Complete the charts below by identifying the following information. Use pages 262-265 to find information and be detailed in your answers. Name of Battle 2: –Who –Where –When –Why –What Who is Xerxes? Name of Battle 3: –Who –Where –When –Why –What The Persian Wars- A series of wars between Persia and Greece. Name of Battle 2: –Who –Where –When –Why –What Explain the Marathon Legend Name of Battle 4: –Who –Where –When –Why –What What was the overall attitude of the Persians and Greeks after the war?

9. Overall Idea of the Persian Wars Who: Persia versus Greece Where: Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis When: 499-480BC Why: The Persian tried to conquer Greek cities and they rebelled, defending their homeland. What: They fight a series of 4 wars. The Persians are defeated and humiliated. The Greeks were successful and the Greek’s spirit triumphed, especially Athens. Though allies during the war, the great Greek states of Sparta and Athens will become enemies after the Persian Wars.

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