8-3 Athens and Sparta

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Group of ancient Greek women with greater freedom?

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Spartan women.

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In the battle of Marathon, Athenians used trickery to defeat the Persians. A soldier ran 25 miles to announce victory and then collapsed. True or False?

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True. The soldier's run and collapse is a famous part of Marathon's history.

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Ephors in ancient Sparta could remove kings who broke the law.

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Ephors had control over city-states.

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Where did Spartan boys live during military service?

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In barracks.

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Battle where King Leonidas led 300 Spartans against Persians, stalling their advance.

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Thermopylae

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Slaves from military conquests were known as ________

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helots

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Athens and other city-states formed the Delian League for protection from Persian attacks.

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Correct Answer: Delian League

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Rivalry between Athens and Sparta led to the Peloponnesian War.

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True.

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Reasons Greek city-states feared and admired Sparta:

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Strength, power, and threat to neighbors.

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Reason for Persia's attempt to conquer Greece in 490 BC?

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Athenians aided the rebelling Ionians.