An Unequal Struggle Flashcards
Where has the wild mountain tribe been living?
North of Mesopotamia.
Where had Cyrus led his band of horsemen?
Down onto the plain of Babylon.
What was Cyrus first act?
Free all the people held in captivity by the Babylonians.
How long did the Egyptian empire last?
Nearly 3,000 years.
How far does the Persian empire stretch?
It stretches from Egypt to the frontiers of India.
When his highest officials, the satraps, were spied on by informers known as?
‘The king’s eyes and ears’.
When were many of the people who lived in the Greek colonies were known by?
Rich merchants, used to running their own affairs and making their own decisions about the administration of their cities, jointly and independently.
where did they finally drop the anchor from Athens?
Marathon.
What was the population size like as they screened all the men?
Athens.
How far was the distance Marathon to Athens?
It was greater by sea than by land.
What had the remaining Persians done?
They took to their ships and fled.
Who was the messanger warning about?
Athenians.
When did the disheartened Persians turned tail and sailed for home?
490 BC.
Who did Xerxes take revenge once and for all?
Greece.
How many men did Xerxes assembled in his army?
One million men.
Where did this gigantic army attack?
Greece.
What was the name of narrow pass that tried to blocked?
Thermopylae.
What was the reply of the Spartans to throw down there weapons?
‘Come and get them yourselves!’.
How many of there allies were killed in the battle filed?
Seven hundred.
What number of them tried to run away?
None.
What was the name of Athenians new leader?
Themistocles.
What happened to the city of Athenians?
It burned.
Who’s fleet appeared and threatened to surround Salamis?
Persian.
What was the messenger to Xerxes saying?
‘Make haste and attack, or the Athenians’ allies will escape you!’.
What did Xerxes do the next morning?
he attacked with his many small and nimble warships.
