CH 9 SECTION 1 VOCAB FLASHCARD

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Founder of the Persian Empire

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Cyrus the Great

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City-state with the strongest army in Greece, allied against Persia.

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SPARTA

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Unit of soldiers on horseback

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CAVALRY

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Greek city-state with a strong navy, defeated the Persian navy at Salamis.

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ATHENS

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King of Kings who reorganized the Persian Empire.

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DARIUS I

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10,000 soldiers, chosen for bravery and skill, made up the heart of the Persian army.

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IMMORTALS

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Greeks defeated the Persian army in this battle due to superior weapons and armor.

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BATTLE OF MARATHON

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Persian Wars: Major invasions of Greece by Persia?

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TRUE

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Darius I's son, conqueror in the Persian Wars

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XERXES

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The Royal Road was over 1700 miles long and enabled quick travel for Greek messengers.

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FALSE