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1) Prior to the Persian Wars, how was the relationship between the citystates? 2)

1) Prior to the Persian Wars, how was the relationship between the citystates? 2) Why would the Persians and Greeks go to war? 3) Which group looks to be larger? 4) Why would the city-states ally against Persia? Why would some stay neutral? 5) Based on the map, which civilization would win?

The Persian War 499 BCE – 479 BCE n The city-states of Greece, especially

The Persian War 499 BCE – 479 BCE n The city-states of Greece, especially Athens and Sparta, were very different from each other n However, they had a common enemy… The Persians

The Persian Empire n Largest in the world ca. 500 BCE n Powerful Kings

The Persian Empire n Largest in the world ca. 500 BCE n Powerful Kings n Controlled land in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia n Continued expansion led them to war with Greece

Grecian Reaction n Despite their differences, the city-states needed to band together n Allies

Grecian Reaction n Despite their differences, the city-states needed to band together n Allies – states that agree to help each other against a common enemy

Letters Home before Battle n It was common for soldiers to write letters home

Letters Home before Battle n It was common for soldiers to write letters home before battle “The Persians are fierce fighters. But I will stand shoulder to shoulder with the brave men of Greece – Spartans as well as fellow Athenians – and fight to the death if that is what it takes to stop these murderous invaders. ”

The Setting n The Persian Empire was much larger and had a very powerful,

The Setting n The Persian Empire was much larger and had a very powerful, well-manned army n Greece had much less land far fewer people n Greeks were separated from each other, and rarely came together to fight n The Persians created a vast empire through force and power n How could the Greeks win? ? ?