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Greek Period Study: Persia and Greece c560 to 479 BC

Quick questions on The Battle of Marathon 490 BC - OCR Ancient History Persia and Greece

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What is the significance of Marathon?
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Marathon mattered out of proportion to its scale:
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Assess the significance of Marathon for Athens and for the wider Greek world. [20 marks, period essay style]
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Which Greek city sent help to Athens at Marathon, and which did not arrive in time? [2 marks]

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