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6.44: identify causes and effects of the persian wars
causes:________
effects:________

1. what was the main cause that sparked the persian wars?

a. persian invasion of egypt
b. athenian support of ionian greek cities rebelling against persian rule
c. spartas attempt to conquer persia
d. a trade dispute between athens and persia

1. how did athens and sparta work together during the persian wars?

a. they built a joint navy
b. they shared their wealth equally
c. they formed a defensive alliance against persia
d. they conquered other greek cities together

1. what was a major consequence of the persian wars for athens?

a. athens became weaker and lost its influence
b. athens formed an alliance with persia
c.

1. which battle was a crucial point in the persian wars where greeks successfully defeated the persians?

a. battle of thermopylae
b. battle of marathon
c. battle of plataea
d. battle of salamis

1. what role did geography play in greek defense against the persians?

a. the desert terrain prevented persian advances
b. the mountainous terrain and narrow passes helped the greeks defend their territory
c. the flat plains gave greek armies an advantage in battles
d. the tropical climate weakened persian forces

Explanation:

1. For the main cause of the Persian Wars: Athens supported Ionian Greek cities rebelling against Persian rule, which angered Persia and sparked the wars.
2. Athens and Sparta set aside their rivalries to form a defensive alliance to fight the common Persian enemy.
3. (Note: Option C for question 3 is cut off, but the standard major consequence is Athens gained increased power and formed the Delian League; assuming the complete option reflects this).
4. The Battle of Plataea was the final land battle where Greek forces defeated the Persian army, ending the Persian threat to mainland Greece.
5. Mountainous terrain passes (like Thermopylae) allowed Greeks to use their smaller, more mobile forces to hold off larger Persian armies.
6. For causes of Persian Wars: Athens' support of Ionian revolts, Persian desire to punish Greece and expand its empire.
7. For effects of Persian Wars: Rise of Athenian power, formation of the Delian League, end of Persian expansion into Greece, increased Greek unity against outside threats.

Answer:

1. B. Athenian support of Ionian Greek cities rebelling against Persian rule
2. C. They formed a defensive alliance against Persia
3. (Assuming complete correct option: Athens gained greater power and formed the Delian League, matching the intended option C)
4. C. Battle of Plataea
5. B. The mountainous terrain passes helped the Greeks defend their territory

Causes of the Persian Wars:

• Athens supported Ionian Greek cities in their rebellion against Persian rule
• Persia sought to punish Greek city-states and expand its control into the Greek mainland

Effects of the Persian Wars:

• Athens emerged as the dominant power in Greece and formed the Delian League
• Persian expansion into Greece was halted
• Greek city-states gained a sense of shared identity from the common defense