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Directions: Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs.
By the year 500 B. C.E., the Persian Empire stretched through parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. The lonians, which were a Greek
tribe, were under the control of the Persian Empire. The lonians attempted to revolt against Persian rule, and they were aided by
the Athenians. As retaliation for their aid to the lonians, the Persians attempted to attack Athens. This led to the Battle of Marathon
During the Battle of Marathon, the Athenians did not receive support from the Spartans. At this time, the Spartans and the
Athenians were allies, and the Spartans were the military power of the Greek city-states. Athens was much less powerful and had
a much smaller military than the Persian Empire, but it succeeded in winning the Battle of Marathon. This caused the Persians to
retreat from the area, but more battles followed.
Based on the excerpt, what was each society's perspective on the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?
It demonstrated this society's growing power in the region.
It threatened this society's importance in the region.
It showed that this society had military weaknesses.
7 of 10 Answered
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