Why did the Greek city-states unite during and after the Persian Wars?
The battle was a turning point for the Greeks, convincing the Persians to retreat to Asia Minor. By working together, the Greek city-states had saved their homeland from invasion. Describe the battle of marathon in the second Persian strike. Why did the Persian empire fall?
How did Athens and Sparta win the Persian War?
The Greeks simply wouldn’t accept the idea of being invaded by another country and they fought until they won. Another factor was that by uniting the city-states, particularly the Spartans and Athenians, it created a skilled, well balanced army that was able to defeat the Persians despite their numbers.
Did Sparta and Athens fight together against Persia?
The Greeks were made up of a number of city-states such as Sparta and Athens. Typically these city-states fought each other, but they united to fight against the Persians.
What was the relationship of Athens and Sparta in the Persian wars?
In the Persian Wars, in the first third of the fifth century BCE, Athens and Sparta were begruding allies who cooperated to help repel the Persian invasion of mainland Greece.
How were slaves in Athens treated?
Slaves in Athens often worked with free citizens, although they were not paid. They could also live outside their master’s home. It seems that most slaves in Athens worked in their master’s households and were treated fairly. Most female slaves in Athens did things like bake bread, cook, and weave.
Was Sparta conquered by Macedonia?
The Battle of Megalopolis was fought in 331 BC between Spartan led forces and Macedonia….
| Battle of Megalopolis | |
|---|---|
| Theater (built in 370 BC) and plain of Megalopolis. | |
| Date 331 BC Location Megalopolis37.4011°N 22.1422°ECoordinates:37.4011°N 22.1422°E Result Macedonian victory | |
| Belligerents | |
| Macedon | Sparta |