Marathon Battle
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| What prompted/sparked the Persian Wars? | a) Ionian Revolt - Athens helped Sardis (an Ionian state) to rebel against Persian rule & burn the city of Sardis to the ground
b) Persia attacks island of Samos (colony of Athens) Athens comes to defend their colony
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| Who was the Persian tyrants who set out to defeat Athens? | Darius and Xerxes
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| What was the date of the battle of Marathon? | 490 BCE
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| What was the portion of Persian soldiers to Greeks at marathon? | 2:1
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| According to legend, approximately how far was Phidippides’ run from Athens to Sparta? | 140 miles
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| Did Sparta come to the aid of the Athenians? Why or why not? | No, they were in the middle of a religious celebration
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| Who won the Battle of Marathon? | Athens
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| What is one possible reason for this incredible victory? Why is it believed the other side lost? | Patriotism- the Athenians were defending their freedom, their democracy, and their way of life. The Persians were forced to fight; they were not invested in this war
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| Who was Miltiades? | Athenian general who lead the allied Greek forces to victory at Marathon
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| What was the battle strategy used by the Athens at Marathon to defeat the Persians? | Double Envelopment (thin middle to draw in the enemy then encircle with the flanks)
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