In the V BC Century Athens became in the most important polis in Greece. However, it had a one terrible enemy, Persian Empire. Along some years Athens and Persian Empire were in war. They combated many glorious battle but only some of them have became in history. This is the case of the Marathon Battle.
In 490 BC the Empire Persian had conquered all Minor Asia and the most of lands of the east territories of Asia and only left Greece and the most valuos city, Athens. The batlle was occored in Marathon , a plain between the location of two armies. Athens sent to the best army, the hoplites, and said to their women and childs that if they wouldn't come back, They should kill.
The battle was longer than Athens citizens had thought and when it finished They only had a bit time to warn to the Athens' people that They had won. One soldier had to run the distance between the two cities ( 42 kilometers ) and could warn to the citizens and then he dead.
This event is represented in all Olimpic Games like a Marathon competition and is one of the most importants proves in the Games.
a. What happened in Marathon?
b. What are the two Empires who were combating?
c. Look at the picture and answer:
1. What day did the battle of Marathon happen?
2. How many Greeks are there ? And persians?
3. Who won the battle?
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