Greek City-States and Military Power
This Greek city-state became known for philosophy, naval power, and democracy.
What is Athens?
This Persian ruler built a large empire and is remembered for conquest mixed with tolerance.
Who is Cyrus I?
This battle in 490 BCE ended in a surprising Greek victory and inspired the legend of a long-distance run.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
This Greek military system paired heavily armed foot soldiers with a tight rectangular battle formation.
What are hoplites & phalanx?
This Persian king expanded the empire further and organized it more efficiently.
Who is Darius?
This Spartan king became famous for leading a small force in resistance against Persia.
Who is Leonidas?
This alliance was led by Sparta and united many Greek states on land.
What is the Peloponnesian League?
These provincial governors and the regions they ruled helped Persia manage its large empire.
What are satraps/satrapies?
This Athenian statesman helped guide Athens during its height of democracy, empire, and cultural achievement.
Who is Pericles?
This alliance, led by Athens, was originally formed to continue fighting against Persia.
What is The Delian League?
This religion from ancient Persia taught a cosmic struggle between good and evil and influenced later faith traditions.
What is Zoroastrianism?
This Persian king led the major invasion of Greece that included Thermopylae and Salamis.
Who is Xerxes?