1. Victory and Defeat in the Greek World

2. Objectives
To discuss the results of the Persian and Peloponnesian wars
Discuss why Athens enjoyed a golden age under Pericles
Identify what led to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian wars

3. Introduction
492 B.C. King Darius of Persia wanted gifts of “earth and water” from the Greek City-States
Many agreed; Athens and Sparta did not

4. The Persian Wars 500 B.C. Athens was the wealthiest city-state
Went to war with Persia in 499 B.C.
Athens assisted Ionian Greeks
Greeks were crushed by Persia
Emperor Darius sent troops to Athens
Warriors were surprised by Athenian assault-no horsemen or archers

5. Sent Pheidippides to Athens (26.2 miles) to inform them that they won
He died
Themistocles (Athen’s leader) build a defense
Xerxes (Darius’ son) sent much larger force to Greece
Athens had convinced Sparta and other city-state to join in

6. Persians burnt Athens to the ground
Athenians defeated the Persians
Felt that they were unique-most powerful city/state in Greece
Start of the Golden Age-460 BC to 429 BC (AKA “The Age of Pericles”)

7. Pericles rebuilt Acropolis and Athens
Turned Athens into a cultural center
Greek world actually split into two camps
1-Delian League (Athens)-remained democratic
2-Peloponnesian League (Sparta)-oligarchy

8. Peloponnesian War 27 years Two camps against each other
Greek against Greek
Athens was attacked by Sea
Sparta was inland
Plague wiped out 1/3 of Athenian population including Pericles