The Significance and Factors of the Battle of Marathon
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to the Battle of Marathon and assesses its significance in ancient history.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#The Persian Wars
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Marathon
#Identify and categorize the different factors that led to the Battle of Marathon
#Explain the relative importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Analyze how the outcome of Marathon influenced Greek history
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The Significance and Factors of the Battle of Marathon
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Factors Leading to the Battle of Marathon
The Battle of Marathon (490 BC) was a pivotal event in Greek history. Several factors contributed to the outbreak of the battle:
Source A: Greek Historian Herodotus
'The Persian Empire sought to expand its territory into Greece, driven by a desire for wealth and dominance. The Greek city-states, fiercely independent, united to resist this invasion.' Provenance: Herodotus, 'The Histories', written around 430 BC.
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Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. List at least one factor in each category. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the importance of political and economic factors in leading to Marathon. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline how religious beliefs might have influenced Greek attitudes towards Persia during the conflict. (3 marks)
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the desire for wealth (economic factor) contributed to Persia's decision to invade Greece. Use evidence from the source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Analyse how the combined political and economic factors created a situation that led to the Battle of Marathon. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in causing the Battle of Marathon: Political unity or Persia's economic motives? Justify your choice with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Outline the main religious beliefs of the Greeks that may have influenced their response to the Persian threat. (3 marks)
[3 marks]8.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Marathon in Greek history. Use evidence to support your answer. (6 marks)
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