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Marathon Battle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What prompted/sparked the Persian Wars? | a) Ionian Revolt - Athens helped Sardis (an Ionian state) to rebel against Persian rule & burn the city of Sardis to the ground b) Persia attacks island of Samos (colony of Athens) Athens comes to defend their colony |
| Who was the Persian tyrants who set out to defeat Athens? | Darius and Xerxes |
| What was the date of the battle of Marathon? | 490 BCE |
| What was the portion of Persian soldiers to Greeks at marathon? | 2:1 |
| According to legend, approximately how far was Phidippides’ run from Athens to Sparta? | 140 miles |
| Did Sparta come to the aid of the Athenians? Why or why not? | No, they were in the middle of a religious celebration |
| Who won the Battle of Marathon? | Athens |
| What is one possible reason for this incredible victory? Why is it believed the other side lost? | Patriotism- the Athenians were defending their freedom, their democracy, and their way of life. The Persians were forced to fight; they were not invested in this war |
| Who was Miltiades? | Athenian general who lead the allied Greek forces to victory at Marathon |
| What was the battle strategy used by the Athens at Marathon to defeat the Persians? | Double Envelopment (thin middle to draw in the enemy then encircle with the flanks) |
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