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The Persian Wars: Greek Alliances and the Defense of Independence
Examine major battles of the Persian Wars (Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis) and how temporary Greek alliances defended city-state independence.
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Ancient Greece: City-States, Democracy, and Hellenistic Culture
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Analyze the geography of the Aegean basin, the contrasting societies of Athens and Sparta, the birth of democracy, philosophy, and Hellenistic diffusion.
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SS.6-8.EWC.15Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeInterpret events from a variety of historical and cultural perspectives, including but not limited to: Romans vs. “barbarians,” conquerors vs. conquered, Mongols vs. Ming Chinese.
SS.6-8.EWC.18Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeAnalyze the use of conflict and/or diplomacy within the ancient world.