Chapter 4 – Ancient Greece – Notes

- Athens supported failed Greek revolt in Anatolia in 499 B.C. • Persia wanted to punish Athens, so arrived near Athens in 490 B.C. • Athenians met Persians at plain of Marathon; had no Spartan help - Athenians were outnumbered but won battle by clever military tactics - legend says solider ran 25 miles to Athens to deliver victory message ................
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