History Alive Persian Wars 28 2 Why did

History Alive Persian Wars

28. 2 • Why did the Ionians revolt against Persian Rule? – Persians took land 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

Pictures • • • Ionian Revolt Battle of Marathon Battle of Thermopylae Battle of Salamis Battle of Plataea