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Topic 6: Lesson 5
Warfare in Ancient Greece
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Battle of Marathon | was a pivotal victory for Athens and its allies against the first Persian invasion of Greece, securing Greek independence. |
| Battle of Salamis | a pivotal naval engagement during the Greco-Persian Wars where a smaller Greek fleet, led by the Athenian statesman Themistocles, defeated the massive invading navy of Persian King Xerxes. |
| Delian League | an alliance of ~200 Greek city-states formed in 478 BCE, led by Athens, to defend against Persia. |
| Peloponnesian League | a powerful 6th-century BCE military coalition of Greek city-states led by Sparta. |
| Pursue | to follow, chase, or strive for something, such as a goal, dream, or person, often over a long period |
| ally | a person, group, or nation united with another for a common purpose, acting as a helper, supporter, or partner |