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Name the battles of the Persian wars in order.
Anatolia, Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis
How did the Persian wars change the relationship between Athens and Sparta?
They formed a common Greek Culture and Greek identity
How did the Persian wars begin?
After the Persians conquered parts of Asia Minor, colonies in the area rebelled with support of Athens
All of Greece was united under what city-states rule after King Phillip II conquered them?
Macedonia
What was a consequence of the Peloponnesian Wars?
Greek city states were weakened and vulnerable to attack by the Macedonians
What was the name of the league the Athenians began to protect themselves from further attacks from the Persians?
Delian League
How did Pericles use the Delian League money?
To rebuild Athens
In response the the Delian League being created, what did the Spartans do?
Created the Peloponnesian League
Who was Alexander the Great's father?
King Phillip II
Alexander the Great's empire stretched over what three continents?
Africa, Asia, and Europe
What happened to the Greek empire after Alexander's death?
It fell apart
How did Hellenistic culture spread throughout the Greek empire?
Through military conquest by Alexander
Describe the religion of Ancient Greece
Polytheistic
How would we describe the gods?
Human like in actions and emotions
How did the Greeks use myths? (Hint: it's the same as Mesopotamia)
To explain events in their everyday lives
What was the purpose of the Olympic games?
To honor Zeus with a competition
