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Source Analysis: The Battle of Marathon

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet provides source analysis activities focused on the Battle of Marathon during the Persian Wars. Students will examine a primary source to understand different perspectives and evaluate its usefulness.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Persian Wars
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Marathon
#Analyse the content and purpose of primary sources related to the Persian Wars
#Compare different aspects of the source to develop historical understanding
#Explain the reliability and limitations of sources in reconstructing historical events

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Source Analysis: The Battle of Marathon

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Analysis of a Primary Source on the Battle of Marathon

Source A: Account of the Battle of Marathon

"The Persians advanced with a vast army, but the Athenians, fighting with great courage, stood their ground. The Greek hoplites formed a tight phalanx and repelled the enemy. The Persians, overwhelmed by the disciplined Greek soldiers, began to retreat. The Athenians pursued the fleeing Persians, gaining a decisive victory that changed the course of Greek history. This battle showed the strength of Greek unity and strategic planning." Provenance: Herodotus, 440 BC, Ancient History Text

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Questions on Source A

1.
Explain what the source tells us about the outcome of the Battle of Marathon. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Herodotus writing this account with what a modern historian might aim to achieve. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the strengths and limitations of this source as a historical record. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Describe the role Herodotus's background might have played in shaping his account of the battle. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how this source helps us understand Greek perceptions of their victory at Marathon. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain why it is important to consider the source's date and author when studying this account. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Compare this account with another source or perspective about the Battle of Marathon. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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