GrecoPersian Wars Essential Standards 6CampG 1 Understand the development of government in various civilizations societies and regions Clarifying Objectives 6CampG 11 Explain ID: 322635
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Ancient Greece
Greco-Persian
WarsSlide2
Essential Standards6.C&G.1 Understand
the development of government in various civilizations, societies and regions.Slide3
Clarifying Objectives6.C&G.1.1 Explain
the origins and structures of various governmental systems (e.g., democracy, absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy)
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6.C&G.
1.2 Summarize
the ideas that shaped political thought in various civilizations, societies and regions (e.g., divine right, equality, liberty, citizen participation and integration of religious principles).Slide4
Essential QuestionsHow is a DEMOCRACY different from an ABSOLUTE MONARCHY or a CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY?
What was the POLITICAL IDEA/THOUGHT behind democracy?Slide5
Greco-Persian WarsPersian Wars are a series of battles between the mighty Persian Empire & Ancient Greece
There are 3 very important battles that help decide the fate of Ancient Greece
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamis Slide6
Greco-Persian WarsPersian War happened for two main reasons…
Persian Empire Expansion
Revenge against the GreeksSlide7
Persian Empire ExpansionPersian Empire had expanded under the benevolent leader Cyrus the Great
Darius connected the Empire by building the Royal Road
But he soon was set on expanding the empire
Xerxes wanted to take over the worldSlide8
Greek IonaIona was a tiny Greek city state that was ruled by a mean tyrant named Miltiades
The people of Iona hated him because he was so mean
One day Cyrus the Great of Persia (benevolent ruler) came and claimed Iona as PersiaSlide9
Ionian RevoltAbout 50 years before the Battle of Marathon the Greek city state of Ionia was conquered by Cyrus the Great
When his son Darius became the Persian ruler the Ionians led a revolt against the PersiansSlide10
General MiltiadesThe Ionian Revolt was led by Athenian General Miltiades
Since Ionia was so small Ionia called on the Athenians from Athens to assist them
The Ionians & Athenians defeated a small group of Persian forces and temporarily won their independence from PersiaSlide11
Burn AthensDarius quickly suppresses the Ionian Revolt but is very mad
This made Persian ruler Darius extremely mad at Athens and he vowed to burn Athens to the ground before he died
In fact every night at dinner Emperor Darius had a soldier whisper in his ear “Remember Athens” as a reminder to himselfSlide12
Miltiades EscapesMiltiades escapes back to Athens and tells the Athenians that the Persians are coming to burn Athens
Athenians make Miltiades a general
This sets up the beginning of the Great Persian WarSlide13
Ancient Greece vs. Civilization of PersiaPersia was the largest empire in the world at the time and consisted of millions & millions of people
Ancient Greece with all of its city states is about 500,000-600,000 total people
It was truly a David vs. Goliath battle
It is a small town compared to the Mighty Parisian Civilization created by Cyrus the Great, Darius, & XerxesSlide14
Ancient Greece vs. Civilization of PersiaIt is a small town compared to the Mighty Parisian Civilization created by Cyrus the Great, Darius, & Xerxes
It would be like every state in the United States taking all of its citizens and making an army and attacking Rhode IslandSlide15
Athens & SpartaAthens & Sparta had been fighting for hundreds of years
When the Athenians told the Spartans of Ancient Persia’s plan to conquer all of Greece Spartans & Athenians UNITED as one
They now fought not for Athens or for Sparta but for GREECESlide16
Athens must decide what to DoAthens government leaders must get together and decide what to do
They need to decide whether they will…
Go and meet the Persians on the battlefield
Hide behind the walls of Athens and defend it from thereSlide17
Athenian DemocracyThe city of Athens had the first Democracy
People had the right to vote whether to meet the Persians head on or hide behind the city walls
Their final vote led to the Battle of Marathon between Ancient Persia & Ancient Greece
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Xr4u8mofU
11:08-15:30Slide18
Essential QuestionsGet with a partner and answer….How is a DEMOCRACY different from an ABSOLUTE MONARCHY or a CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY?
What was the POLITICAL IDEA/THOUGHT behind democracy?Slide19
10 Years LaterTen years after the Battle of Marathon another great battle between Ancient Greece & Ancient Persia took place
New Persian leader Xerxes took the mighty Persian Army to fight the Greeks
This battle was called the Battle of ThermopylaeSlide20
1 Year LaterA year later one more final major battle was fought between the Greeks & Persians
This was a huge Naval battleSlide21
Important WarsThe Greco Persian War led to many important events…
Democracy
Phalanx
Ancient Greece UNIFICATION
Architecture Slide22
Important Points6.C&G.1.1 (Democracy) Ancient Greece is the birthplace of democracy where the people/citizens vote on decisions
6.C&G.1.2 (Political Thought) Ancient Greeks shaped their government on the ideas of FREEDOM & EQUALITY