The Greco-Persian Wars
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write the battles of the Greco-Persian Wars with dates in a table.
Marathon — 490; Thermopylae — 480; Salamis — 480; Plataea — 479.
2
Write 4–5 sentences as a participant in the Battle of Marathon (Greek or Persian).
Open answer: ships approached the shore, the Athenians fought for their homeland.
3
Why did the Greeks win although fewer in number? Give two reasons.
They defended their homeland and fought united; well-chosen ground (Thermopylae, Salamis) and the fleet’s advantage.
4
Show the Persians’ routes of attack on a map.
By sea to Marathon in Attica (490); by land and sea to Thermopylae and Athens (480).