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The Persian Wars: The Battle of Salamis

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analyzing a primary source about the Battle of Salamis during the Persian Wars. Students will assess the content, provenance, and usefulness of the source to develop their understanding of historical evidence.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Persian Wars
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Salamis
#Explain the importance of the Battle of Salamis in the Persian Wars
#Compare different perspectives on the battle
#Analyse the reliability of primary sources

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The Persian Wars: The Battle of Salamis

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Source Analysis: The Battle of Salamis

Source A: Ancient Greek Naval Commander’s Account

"The victory at Salamis was achieved through cunning and swift action. The Greek ships, though outnumbered, utilized their knowledge of the narrow straits to trap the Persian fleet. Our sailors fought bravely, and the Persian ships, being larger and less maneuverable, were easily defeated. This battle turned the tide of the war, boosting Greek morale and securing our independence. The Persian navy was shattered, and their invasion was halted. It was a decisive moment that proved the strength and resilience of the Greek city-states." Provenance: Themistocles, Greek naval commander, 480 BC, account written as a report to Greek city-states.

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Questions

1.
What does Source A tell us about how the Greeks won the Battle of Salamis? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
How reliable is Source A as a record of the Battle of Salamis? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the content of Source A with what you know about the Persian invasion. What does this tell you about Greek and Persian perspectives? (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline why the Battle of Salamis was a turning point in the Persian Wars. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain how the source helps us understand the importance of the Greek navy in defending Greece. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse the purpose of Themistocles' account of the battle. What might his reasons have been for writing it? (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Compare the usefulness of this source with another type of source, such as Persian writings or archaeological evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Summarise the main reasons why the Battle of Salamis was a significant event in Greek history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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