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The Persian Wars: Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis
Analyze how united Greek city-states defended their independence against Persian invasions.
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Ancient Greece: Polis, Democracy, and Cultural Legacy
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Analyze Greek geography, forms of government in Athens and Sparta, philosophical traditions, and cultural expressions.
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Learning standards covered
6.1.1Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDiscern characteristics needed for the transformation from simple societies to civilizations, and compare those characteristics in at least three different ancient civilizations found in different regions of the world (for example, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, China, Inca, Aztec, Persia, Greece, Carthage, Gupta, Rome).
6.1.6Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeCompare the purposes and functions of early governments (for example, monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, pure democracy, republic, theocracy) to modern governments.