the persian wars

Question 1

bronze ->iron

Answer 1

-more durable
-more common -ordinary people could afford it
-new army (not only rich)

Question 2

hoplites vs phalanx

Answer 2

hoplites -foot soldiers ,stood side by side
phalanx -fearsome formation ,most powerful fighting force (consists of hoplites )

Question 3

persian wars and where did they take place

Answer 3

-persian empire vs Gcs
-500bc-479bc

Question 4

causes of pw

Answer 4

-The Persians have conquered the place where greek had long been settled
-greek revolved against Persia
-desire to expand the Persian empire

Question 5

significance of the marathon battle

Answer 5

Greeks were outnumbered but still won (better armour and training)

Question 6

long term consequences of marathon battle

Answer 6

-persians lost many men(needed recovery)
-greeks built up national pride
-all greeks united to destroy persians

Question 7

greek leader and persian leader marathon battle

Answer 7

greek-king leonidas
persian-Xerexes ,P,emperor ,son of Darius

Question 8

it was held at the narrow pass

Answer 8

Thermopylae

Question 9

battle of marathon is a symbol of

Answer 9

bravery and sacrifice

Question 10

battle of salamis

Answer 10

-naval conflict
-470 bc

Question 11

athenian general

Answer 11

Themistocles

Question 12

who won

Answer 12

greek

Question 13

the battle of Plataea

Answer 13

-479bc

Question 14

delian league

Answer 14

an alliance of greek city states->created to protect themselves from attacks
-leader =city states of Athens

Question 15

consequences of pw

Answer 15

-athenians became leaders
-Gcs were powerful and proud
-Athens started to use power against other

-military power
-Athenas=provinces
-Athenas =extremely wealthy