Social Studies ch. 28 and 30

Why was it important that the Greeks won the Persian wars?

Because the Greek victory ended any future threat from Persia.

Summarize what happened at the Battle of Plataea.

After Salamis Xerxes and his solders fled back across the the Hellespont Sparta and Athens joined together to defeat the Persians. The Persian wars were over.

In time, what did the city of Alexandria become?

Alexandria became one of the ancient world's most important centers of trade and learning.

How did the Peloponnesian War contribute to the expansion of Macedonia?

The Greeks were weak from fighting the Peloponnesian War so Phillip of Macedonia was able to easily conquer them.

Write three examples of how Alexander adopted the ways of other cultures to show respect for the people he had conquered.

- He adopted the Persian system of government and customs. - Alexander encouraged marriage between the people of Macedonia and Persia. -He himself married the eldest daughter of Darius III.

Write three examples of how Alexander spread Greek ideas to unite the different peoples of his empire.

-He established many cities in different parts of the empire. Like the cities in Greece, they had marketplaces, temples, and theaters. -He established many cities in different parts of the empire. Like the cities in Greece, they had marketplaces, temples, and theaters. -Alexander insisted that local soldiers and government officials speak only Greek.

Write three examples of how Alexander used religion to unite his empire.

-He honored Egyptian and Persian gods, with the same respect he paid to Greek gods. -Alexander promoted the idea that he himself was a god. -He used religion to encourage his people to be loyal.

Summarize what happened at the Battle of Salamis.

After Thermopylae Athenians left the city and the Persians burned Athens. The leader of the Athenian navy Themistocles thought he could defeat the Persian navy by fighting in the narrow channels. He set a trap by sending a message that he was going to switch sides. King Xerxes fell for it allowing his navy to be surrounded by the Greeks. 300 Persian to Xerxes.

What did Alexander hope for the Greek culture?

Alexander hoped that Greek ideas, customs, and traditions would blend with the diverse cultures of the people he had conquered.

Write three or four sentences that explain what happened to Alexander's empire after he died.

Alexander's empire fell apart. Settlers left the cities he had built, and the cities fell into ruin. His generals fought each other to control the empire. Eventually, his land was divided into three kingdoms. Egypt became one kingdom, Syria in the Middle East was the second kingdom, Macedonia and Greece made a third kingdom.

What roles did Athens and Sparta play in the Peloponnesian War?

Athens and Sparta were not getting along. They fought in war. Sparta won and became the most powerful city-state in Greece!!!!!!!!

Why was Alexander well trained to be a leader?

He had been tutored by Aristotle in the following areas: -Public Speaking -Science -Philosiphy -Also to love the Greek culture

How did Alexander plan to build his empire?

He used a strategy of terror and kindness.

What did Xerxes choose to cross to get his army from Persia to Greece?

Hellespont (a narrow sea channel between Europe and Asia).

What is significant about the empire's size and what problems that size might create?

It may be to hard to handle by one person.

What did Alexander allow Persian Governors?

To run the day-to-day business of their lands.

Summarize what happened at the Battle of Thermopylae.

Xerxes large army crossed the Hellespont and marched to Greece. Athens used it's navy to fight the Persians at sea. Sparta attempted to stop the Persian army, but a Greek traitor showed the Persians a secret route that allowed the Persians to surround the Spartans. All of the Spartan soldiers were killed.