Persian vs Peloponnesian Wars

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🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

• Compare and contrast the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian Wars

• Identify key differences in causes, participants, and outcomes

• Use text evidence to support my understanding

Success Criteria: I will demonstrate understanding by correctly answering 7 out of 10 questions and providing clear text evidence in my responses.

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the BEST answer for each question.

1. The Persian Wars were primarily fought between:

Athens and Sparta

Greek city-states and the Persian Empire

Rome and Greece

Egypt and Persia

2. The Peloponnesian Wars were fought between:

Athens and the Persian Empire

Athens and Sparta (plus their allies)

Sparta and Persia

All Greek cities against Rome

3. Which war lasted longer?

Persian Wars (about 50 years)

Peloponnesian Wars (about 27 years)

They lasted the same amount of time

Neither war lasted more than 5 years

4. The main cause of the Persian Wars was:

Greek expansion into Persian territory

Persian invasion of Greek territory

Competition for trade routes

Religious differences

5. Which of these battles was part of the Persian Wars? (Check all that apply)

Marathon

Thermopylae

Syracuse

Salamis

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer & Text Evidence

Answer in complete sentences. Use specific examples from your reading.

6. Explain ONE major difference between the causes of the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian Wars.

7. How did the outcomes of these two wars affect Greece differently?

8. Fill in the blanks using words from your reading:

The Persian Wars helped unite the _____________ city-states against a common enemy, while the Peloponnesian Wars divided Greece between the _____________ League and the _____________ League.

9. Compare and Contrast: Complete this statement with specific details:

Both wars involved Greek city-states, but they differed because _________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

10. Extension Challenge: How might Greek history have been different if the Persian Wars had never happened? Explain your reasoning.

🌟 Differentiation Support

Need Help? Re-read the section about causes of each war. Look for key words like "invasion," "alliance," and "empire."

Dyslexia-Friendly Tip: Use a ruler or paper to cover lines below the one you're reading. Take breaks between sections.

Advanced Learners: Research one specific battle from each war and explain how it represents the larger conflict's goals.

Persian vs Peloponnesian Wars

Persian vs Peloponnesian Wars

🎯 Learning Goals

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer & Text Evidence

🌟 Differentiation Support

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