Essay Planning: The Battle of Salamis
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the significance of the Battle of Salamis during the Persian Wars, using structured questions to develop their understanding and argument skills.
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Essay Planning: The Battle of Salamis
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Significance of the Battle of Salamis
Essay Question:
To what extent was the Battle of Salamis a turning point in the Persian Wars?
Introduction Thesis: Outline what your essay will argue about the importance of Salamis in the context of the Persian Wars.
1.
Outline the main idea that your essay will explore about the Battle of Salamis.
[2 marks]2.
Explain the key reasons why the Greeks fought at Salamis. Use evidence to support your answer.
[3 marks]3.
Compare the Greek and Persian perspectives on the significance of Salamis.
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the impact of Salamis on the subsequent course of the Persian Wars.
[6 marks]5.
Explain how the Battle of Salamis is remembered today as a turning point in ancient history.
[3 marks]6.
Outline the main strategies used by the Greeks at Salamis that contributed to their victory.
[3 marks]7.
Compare the leadership styles of Themistocles and Xerxes during the Battle of Salamis.
[4 marks]8.
Analyse the reasons why the Greeks were successfully able to defeat the Persians at Salamis.
[6 marks]9.
Explain the long-term significance of the Battle of Salamis for Greek history.
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