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Greco-Persian wars, Marathon

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  • Where was the battlefield between Athens and Persia?
    In Marathon, 26,2 miles from Athens
  • What was Darius famous for?
    For his treasure. He was the richest king at his time.
  • What happened in 492?
    Darius wanted to attack Greece, but the storm destroyed his navy. He wipped the sea.
  • Who were the immortals?
    Persian infantries, who had shield, spear, bow and arrows.
  • Who was Pheidippides?
    The courier who ran from Marathon to Athens to tell the good news that the Greeks won.
  • When was the Marathon battle?
    In 490 BC.
  • What is the connection between Marathon battle and sport?
    A courier ran 26,2 miles /42 km/ to Athens to tell the news of victory.
  • What was the cassus belli of Greco-Persian war?
    The Greek city states helped Ionians to rebel against Persians in 499.
  • Who were the hoplites?
    Greek infantries, who had shield, spear, sword and helmet.
  • Who won the battle of Marathon?
    The Athenians.
  • Who were the Persian and Athenian leaders?
    Persian Darius and Datis, Athenian Miltiades.
  • What was the phalanx?
    Military form of hoplites making rows to defend and attack.
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