2. Do-now Take out homework to be checked (Greek Philosophers Handout) What are some reasons why city-states would fight? Give at least 2 examples.

3. Section 3 Victory and Defeat in the Greek World Main Idea- Competition among the Greek City- States led to conflict

4. 500 B.C. Athens is wealthiest Greek City State (why?) But they are faced with a threat- the Persians

5. The Persian Wars Athens aids Ionian city-states (modern- day Turkey) in their battles with the Persians (why?) Persia defeats the Ionians and wants revenge on the Athenians for helping them

6. Darius The Persian leader sends an army to destroy Athens

7. Marathon Athenian troops defeat the Persian troops at marathon

8. Xerxes Darius’s son attacks Athens with a larger Persian army Sparta helps defend Athens

9. SpartansPersians? VS.

10. Defeat… Persian troops destroy Sparta and Athens The Athenian navy however defeats the Persian navy and wins the war

11. Athens Becomes the most powerful city-state in Greece after the Persian Wars

12. What is an Alliance?

13. A formal agreement between 2 or more nations or powers to cooperate and come to one another’s defense.

14. Delian League Creates an alliance of Greek city-states Encourages them to develop democratic systems of government

15. Pericles Athens has a golden age during Pericles term Known as the Age of Pericles

16. Athens in the Age of Pericles 1. Direct Democracy 2. Stipend-men paid for public office 3. Jury- 4. Ostracism-banish public figures that threatened democracy (He also gave a great speech)

17. The Peloponnesian War (pg 128 in home text) Who: Where: Why: When: What: Outcome: