Ch. 9 Section 1 The Greek World

The Greeks defeated the invading Persian army in this battle due to their better weapons and armor.

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Platea

Who won the Persian Wars?

• Persia

• Greece

Known as the king of kings, he reorganized and strengthened the Persian Empire.

• Xerxes I

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius I

4. This Greek city-state had a powerful navy, and defeated the Persian navy at the Battle of Salamis.

• Athens

• Sparta

• Marathon

These officials collected taxes, served as judges, and put down rebellions within their territories.

• Immortals

• satraps

• Persepolis

More than 1,700 miles long, its creation allowed Persian

messengers to travel quickly throughout the empire.

• Persepolis

• Zoroastrianism

• Royal Road

The chief religion of the Persian Empire, it taught that

two forces fight for control of the universe.

• Mythology

• Buddhism

• Zorostrianism

He was the founder of the Persian Empire.

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius

• Xerxes

10,000 soldiers, chosen for their bravery and skill,

made up the heart of the Persian army.

• Immortals

• Cavalry

• satraps

This city-state had the strongest army in Greece,and joined other Greek cities to fight Persia.

• Athens

• Sparta