11/14 FocusThe city-states of Greece united against the Persians during the Persian WarsThe Greek victory in the war and the leadership of Pericles contributed to a golden age in AthensDo Now: Identify the type of government that was found in Athens.

Ancient GreecePersian WarThe Golden Age of Athens

The Persian WarPersia was located in modern day Iran King Darius IRuled Persia from 526-485 BCExpanded the Persian EmpireTook over the Greek colony in Turkey Ionia

The Persian WarCauses of the WarGreeks in Ionia rebelled against Persian RuleMainland Greek city-states sent help to rebels The Persians crush the rebellionDarius launches an invasion of the Greek mainland in order to punish city-states for helping Greek rebels in Turkey

11/17 FocusThe Greek victory in the war and the leadership of Pericles contributed to a golden age in AthensImportant Terms Golden Age, Delian LeagueDo Now: Identify one reason that the Persians attacked the Greek city states.Identify one characteristic of a golden age

The Persian WarThe Battle of MarathonLarge Persian army lands Northeast of Athens25,000 Persians vs. 10,000 GreeksOutnumbered Greeks defeat the Persians Greek Phalanxes were more disciplined and better armed

The Persian WarBattle of ThermopylaeXerxes Son of Darius ILaunches second invasion against GreecePersians defeat 300 Spartans holding a narrow mountain passSpartans led by King Leonidas fight to the deathStory of Spartans bravery inspires other Greeks

The Persian WarBattle of Salamis Xerxes marches on AthensAthenians abandon Athens and head out to seaAthenian navy defeats Persian navyPersian army stuck in Greece agrees to peace terms a year later

The Persian WarEffects of the warGreek victory ends Persian threatSparta and Athens become most influential city-states in GreeceAthens forms Delian LeagueSparta forms Peloponnesian leagueAthens enters a golden age

Golden Age of Athens Pericles leader during Athenian golden age Led from 461-429 BCAthens becomes center of Greek culture and power

Golden Age of Athens Athens formed Delian League during the Persian WarAlliance of Greek city-states Athens controlled the allianceBrought wealth into Athens

Golden Age of Athens Pericles encouraged the spread of democracyExpand participation in government Rebuilt Athens Arts, architecture, and philosophy flourish

Pericles Funeral OrationSpeech given by Pericles during ceremony to honor war deadPraises the greatness of Athens and Athenian democracy

Points for Discussion

Identify one effect of the Greek victory in the Persian War. What are two characteristics of a golden age? What is the primary difference about the direct democracy that existed in Athens and the representative democracy (republic) in the united States.

ClosureWhat is the primary difference about the direct democracy that existed in Athens and the representative democracy (republic) in the united States.