Sparta
Sparta developed a military culture, and began training boys in military skills at what age?
7 years old
Athens valued education. True or False
True
Government in which power is held by the people
Democracy
In the 400s b.c., the Persians tried to expand their empire into ______.
Europe and began by invading Greece
How did the Greeks beat the Persians at the Battle of Salamis?
The Greeks defeated the Persian navy because they had smaller, faster ships that could move in the straight and narrow channel.
Where is Sparta located geographically?
Inland by a River
Why is the Greek messenger considered a LEGEND for reporting news of victory over Persia in the Battle of Marathon?
The Greek messenger ran 25 miles to report the new of victory, which is why a marathon today is 26.2 miles long.
Government in which power is held by a few wealthy people
Oligarchy
The Persians defeated the Greeks at Marathon. True or False
False
Greek city-states united to prevent Persia from conquering Greece. True or False
True
Why was physical fitness important for Spartan women?
Girls trained in sports to increase their athletic abilities.
Where is Athens located geographically?
Near the Ocean or Sea
King Darius I, who ruled Persia from 522 to 486 B.C. reorganized the government to make it more efficient. He divided the empire into provinces called
Satrapies (SAY • truh • peez).
United States of America
Persian King whose navy lost the Battle of Salamis
King Xerxes
What is the fighting formation Spartans used with shields called?
Phalanx
What was an open market called in the center of Athens?
Agora
Each Persian satrapy was ruled by a governor called a satrap (SAY • trap), which means?
Defender of the Kingdom
Royal Road
Spartan king known for his bravery in the Battle of Thermopylae
Leonidas
Persian army won a battle against Spartan forces at Thermopylae because of an ally or traitor?
Traitor
Who did Athens fight in the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta
Who decided laws in Athenian Democracy?
Name of the Persian Religion that has similarities and differences to Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Who gave King Xerxes solid advice before going into the Battle of Salamis? Hint Fornite Skin