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The Persian Wars: Causes, Strategies, and Turning Points
Explain the causes, major engagements (Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis), and geopolitical consequences of the Persian Wars for the Greek city-states.
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Ancient Greece: Society, Politics, and Warfare
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Examine the political structures, social hierarchies, and major military conflicts that shaped ancient Greek city-states and the Hellenistic world.
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7.T4b.5Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeAnalyze the causes, and consequences of the Persian Wars between Greek city-states and the Persian Empire (490–480 BCE), the Peloponnesian Wars between Athens and Sparta (431–404 BCE), and the conquests of Alexander the Great in Asia (c.336–331BCE).
PS.2Oklahoma Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeThe student will examine the development of psychology as an empirical science by describing the scientific method, explaining research strategies, and identifying ethical issues.