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Ancient Persia (History 131B) Persian Wars Notes

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Ancient Persia (History 131B)

Persian Wars Notes

  1. Conflict between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states: ● Causes of the Persian Wars: Explain the causes of the Persian Wars, including the Ionian Revolt, where the Greek city-states in Asia Minor revolted against Persian rule. Discuss the Persian desire for revenge against Athens and Eretria for supporting the revolt.
  2. Key battles, such as the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae: ● Battle of Marathon: Analyze the Battle of Marathon, highlighting the strategies employed by both sides, the role of Miltiades in the Greek victory, and the impact of this battle on the morale of the Greek city-states. ● Battle of Thermopylae: Provide an in-depth analysis of the Battle of Thermopylae, including the strategies of Leonidas and the Spartans, the Persian numerical advantage, and the heroic sacrifice of the Spartans. Discuss the significance of this battle as a symbol of Greek resistance against the Persian invasion.
  3. Roles of Xerxes and other Persian kings: ● Xerxes and the Persian invasion of Greece: Discuss the role of Xerxes, the Persian king, in leading the invasion of Greece. Explore his motivations, military strategies, and the challenges he faced during the campaign. ● Involvement of other Persian kings: Discuss the involvement of other Persian kings, such as Darius I and Artaxerxes I, in the Persian Wars. Explain their military campaigns, policies, and interactions with the Greek city-states.
  4. Impact and consequences of the Persian Wars: ● Strengthening of Greek city-states: Explain how the Persian Wars led to the strengthening of Greek city-states as they united against a common enemy. Discuss the establishment of the Delian League and the emergence of Athens as a dominant power. ● Cultural impact: Explore the lasting cultural impact of the Persian Wars, such as the development of Greek literature, art, and historical writing that celebrated the victories and heroism of the Greek city-states. ● Long-term consequences: Discuss the long-term consequences of the Persian Wars, including the continued rivalry between Greece and Persia, the influence on subsequent conflicts, and the shaping of Greek identity and ideals.

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  1. Conflict between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states: ● Persian Wars: The series of conflicts between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states during the 5th century BCE. ● Ionian Revolt: A rebellion of the Greek city-states in Asia Minor against Persian rule, which contributed to the causes of the Persian Wars.
  2. Key battles, such as the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae: ● Battle of Marathon: A battle in 490 BCE where the outnumbered Athenians defeated the Persians, preventing their advance into Attica. ● Battle of Thermopylae: A battle in 480 BCE where a small Greek force, led by Leonidas and the Spartans, fought against a large Persian army, holding them off for several days.
  3. Roles of Xerxes and other Persian kings: ● Xerxes: The Persian king who led the invasion of Greece, seeking revenge for the defeat of his father, Darius I. ● Darius I: The Persian king who initiated the first Persian invasion of Greece and sought to expand Persian territory in Asia Minor and Europe. ● Artaxerxes I: A Persian king who continued the Persian Wars after the death of Xerxes.
  4. Impact and consequences of the Persian Wars: ● Delian League: An alliance of Greek city-states formed after the Persian Wars, led by Athens, to protect against further Persian aggression. ● Cultural impact: The Persian Wars had a profound impact on Greek culture, inspiring artistic and literary works that celebrated Greek heroism and the victories against the Persians.
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Ancient Persia (History 131B)
Persian Wars Notes
1. Conflict between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states:
●Causes of the Persian Wars: Explain the causes of the Persian Wars,
including the Ionian Revolt, where the Greek city-states in Asia Minor
revolted against Persian rule. Discuss the Persian desire for revenge
against Athens and Eretria for supporting the revolt.
2. Key battles, such as the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae:
●Battle of Marathon: Analyze the Battle of Marathon, highlighting the
strategies employed by both sides, the role of Miltiades in the Greek
victory, and the impact of this battle on the morale of the Greek city-states.
●Battle of Thermopylae: Provide an in-depth analysis of the Battle of
Thermopylae, including the strategies of Leonidas and the Spartans, the
Persian numerical advantage, and the heroic sacrifice of the Spartans.
Discuss the significance of this battle as a symbol of Greek resistance
against the Persian invasion.
3. Roles of Xerxes and other Persian kings:
●Xerxes and the Persian invasion of Greece: Discuss the role of Xerxes, the
Persian king, in leading the invasion of Greece. Explore his motivations,
military strategies, and the challenges he faced during the campaign.
●Involvement of other Persian kings: Discuss the involvement of other
Persian kings, such as Darius I and Artaxerxes I, in the Persian Wars.
Explain their military campaigns, policies, and interactions with the Greek
city-states.
4. Impact and consequences of the Persian Wars:
●Strengthening of Greek city-states: Explain how the Persian Wars led to the
strengthening of Greek city-states as they united against a common
enemy. Discuss the establishment of the Delian League and the
emergence of Athens as a dominant power.
●Cultural impact: Explore the lasting cultural impact of the Persian Wars,
such as the development of Greek literature, art, and historical writing that
celebrated the victories and heroism of the Greek city-states.
●Long-term consequences: Discuss the long-term consequences of the
Persian Wars, including the continued rivalry between Greece and Persia,
the influence on subsequent conflicts, and the shaping of Greek identity
and ideals.

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