7.3 Greece and Persia

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC?

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The outmanned Athenians defeated the Persians at Marathon.

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What happened at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC?

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300 Spartans held off the Persians for 3 days before being defeated.

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What event triggered the wars between the Greeks and Persians?

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Greeks living in Persian Anatolia revolted.

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How did Themistocles defeat the Persian navy?

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He lured the bigger Persian ships into the strait of Salamis, where the Greek ships could outmaneuver and defeat them.

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What was a key difference in governance between the Persians and ancient Greeks?

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Many Greeks participated as citizens in some form of democracy; Persia believed in an all-powerful king.

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Who was Darius I?

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Darius I was a king of Persia who invaded Greece in 490 BC.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Salamis?

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The Battle of Salamis was a naval battle where the Greek fleet defeated the Persian navy.

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What strategy did the Greeks use to win the Battle of Salamis?

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The Greeks used their smaller, more maneuverable ships to outsmart the larger Persian ships.

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What role did the Spartans play in the Persian Wars?

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The Spartans were key warriors who fought bravely at battles like Thermopylae.

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What was the Persian Empire known for?

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The Persian Empire was known for its vast territory and centralized government under a king.