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History Alive
Persian Wars
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
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
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
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.
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
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Ionian Revolt
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Plataea