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Greece and Persia:

Greece and Persia Created by Mrs. Hindle

Persia Becomes an Empire:

Persia Becomes an Empire Cyrus II (as called Cyrus the Great) led a revolt against the Medes and gained independence for Persia after being ruled by them for 150 years. conquered much of southwest Asia creating the largest empire in the world at that time let the people he conquered keep their own customs, thus few rebelled against him http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/cyrus-the-great/images/cyrus-the-great-2.jpg

Military Strength:

Military Strength The Persian Empire Grew had a strong army that was well organized and loyal Immortals – 10,000 of the most brave and skilled soldiers used a cavalry – unit of soldiers on horseback http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2394/2244035046_0b7ef30e94.jpg?v=0

Persia Grows Stronger:

Persia Grows Stronger After Cyrus’ death, Cambyses (Cyrus’ son) became ruler rebellion soon broke out and Cambyses died Darius I became ruler four years later killed all rivals for power organized the empire into provinces built roads throughout the empire http://iranpoliticsclub.net/history/darius-inscription/images/Darius%20The%20Great%20face.jpg

Persians vs Greeks – Round 1:

Persians vs Greeks – Round 1 In 499, many Greek colonies in Asia Minor (current day Turkey) rebelled against Persian rule. many city-states in Greece sent soldiers to help the colonies rebel the Persians regained control but Darius was furious with Greece for interfering

Persians vs Greeks – Round 2:

Persians vs Greeks – Round 2 Nine years later, Darius invaded mainland Greece at Marathon (near Athens) Greeks – 11,000 soldiers (Athenians) Persians – 15,000 soldiers Greeks won with better weapons and strategy A messenger ran the 26 miles to Athens to tell of the victory – collapsed and died upon arrival…how long is a marathon race? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1stphaseofbattlemarathon.gif

Persians vs Greeks – Round 3:

Persians vs Greeks – Round 3 Ten years later, Xerxes I (Darius’ son) brought the Persian army and navy to Greece Sparta (strongest army) joined with Athens (most powerful navy) 7,000 soldiers led by 300 Spartans held off the Persians at a pass in Thermopylae for three days – giving the rest of the military force time to better prepare Persians won with the help of a Greek traitor who showed them a way around the pass Persians marched on Athens and burned in down http://www.history.com/videos/decisive-battles--greece--the-battle-of-thermopylae#decisive-battles--greece-- the-battle-of-thermopylae

Persian vs Greeks – Round 4:

Persian vs Greeks – Round 4 A few days later, the Athenian navy lured the larger Persian navy into the straits of Salamis Athenian ships were smaller and easier to maneuver in the narrow strait than the larger Persian ships Persian ships were easily sank http://www.harrys-greece-travel-guide.com/a-greece-travel/a-h-historic-destinations/salamis/battle-salamis2.jpg

Persians vs Greeks – Round 5:

Persians vs Greeks – Round 5 Soon after, the Greek army took on the Persian army at Plataea Upon their defeat, the Persians left Greece for good – ending the Persian Wars http://edkeithcody.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/plataea.jpg