Clash of Civilizations: the Persians vs. the Greeks

Clash of Civilizations: the Persians vs. the Greeks

review from yesterday's reading

READ THE ABOVE

map of Greece and the edge of the Persian Empire

READ THE ABOVE

Open Ended

What might motivate Darius I of Persia to expand his empire? What might the Persians want or need? Please answer in complete sentences.

Open Ended

Why might the Greek city-states in Persia have rebelled against the Persians?

Multiple Select

Which 2 Greek city - states had formed leagues, or alliances, with other city-states during the Persian Wars?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Ionia

Open Ended

Why did Athens and Sparta become so important to the Greek city-states after the Persian wars? Share in the answer space below in at least two full sentences.