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Greece Chapter 9 Section 1
Horrell Stroup Lamb
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History
6th Grade
02/24/2012

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Sparta
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This polis had the strongest army in Greece, and joined other Greek cities to fight Persia. (p.264)
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Immortals
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These 10,000 soldiers, chosen for their bravery and skill, made up the heart of the Persian army. (p.262)
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Cyrus the Great
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King and founder of the Persian Empire (p.261)
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Zoroastrianism
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The chief (main) religion of the Persian Empire, it taught that two forces (good and evil) fight for control of the universe. (p.263)
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Royal Road
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More than 1700 miles long, its creation allowed Persian messengers to travel quickly throughout the empire. (p.261)
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Persia
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powerful empire in southwest Asia; the largest in the world under Cyrus the Great (p.261)
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Persepolis
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Capital city of the Persian Empire (p.261)
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Satraps
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These officials collected taxes, served as judges, and put down (fought off) rebellions within their territories. (p.262)
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Athens
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This Greek polis had a powerful navy, and defeated the Persian navy at the Battle of Salamis. (p.265)
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Darius I
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Known as the king of kings, he reorganized and strengthened the Persian Empire. (pp.262-263)
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Greece
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The combined power of these city-states made it the winner of the Persian Wars. (p.264)
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Battle of Thermopylae
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Land battle fought mainly by the Spartans against Persia. The Persian victory here was short-lived. (p.264)
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Battle of Marathon
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Here, the Greeks defeated the invading Persian army, due to better weapons and armor. (pp.263-264)
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