A Level Ancient History OCR
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40 topics in 8 modules
βοΈ Relations between Greek States and between Greek and Non-Greek States, 492β404 BC 5 topics
- The Challenge of the Persian Empire 492β479
- Greece in Conflict 479β446 BC
- Peace and Conflict 446β431 BC
- The Archidamian War 431β420 BC
- The End of the Peloponnesian War and its Aftermath 419β404 BC
βοΈ Ruling Roman Britain, AD 43βc. 128 5 topics
- Roman Military Policy towards Britain: Conquest and Expansion
- Frontier Policy: Consolidation and Retrenchment AD 85βc.128
- Resistance to Roman Rule
- Roman Control
- Effects of Roman Rule
βοΈ The Breakdown of the Late Republic, 88β31 BC 5 topics
- The Form of the Constitution
- The Challenges to the Constitution
- The Means by which Politicians Achieved Success and their Importance in the Breakdown of the Republic
- Social and Economic relationships and their importance in the breakdown of the Republic
- The roles and importance of individuals in the breakdown of the Republic
βοΈ The Culture and Politics of Athens, c. 460βc.399 BC 5 topics
- Athenian Political and Social Culture
- The Influence of New Thinking and Ideas on Athenian Society
- Art and Architecture and their Significance in the Culture of Athens
- Drama and Dramatic Festivals and their Significance in the Culture of Athens
- Religion and its Significance in the Culture of Athens
βοΈ The Flavians, AD 68β96 5 topics
- The Year of the Four Emperors: the Establishment of the Flavian Dynasty AD 68β69
- The Nature of the Principate
- The Personalities of Vespasian, Titus and Domitian
- Propaganda
- Religion: Role in the Principate and Roman Society and its Importance for the Dynasty
βοΈ The Julio-Claudian Emperors, 31 BCβAD 68 5 topics
- Augustus 31 BCβAD 14
- Tiberius AD 14β37
- Gaius AD 37β41
- Claudius AD 41β54
- Nero AD 54β68
βοΈ The Rise of Macedon, c. 359β323 BC 5 topics
- The Growth in Macedonian Power and the Role of Philip in that Process
- The Major Events of Alexander's Career and their Significance
- Change and Continuity in the Aims of Philip and Alexander
- The Character and Beliefs of Philip and Alexander
- The Relationships between the Monarchs and Others
βοΈ The Society and Politics of Sparta, 478β404 BC 5 topics
- Education in Sparta
- The Social Structure of Sparta
- The Political Structure of Sparta
- The Spartan Military Culture and its Importance in the Society and Politics of Sparta
- Other States' Views of Sparta and the Effect of Spartan System on Policy
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Relations between Greek States and between Greek and Non-Greek States, 492β404 BC
The Challenge of the Persian Empire 492β479
The Challenge of the Persian Empire 492β479
Ionian Revolt (499β494 BC)
- Miletus, a city in Ionia, led the revolt against Persian rule, which included several cities from the regions of Ionia and Aeolis.
- The revolt ended in a Persian victory at the Battle of Lade with Athens and Eretria previously offering some support to the Ionian states.
- Following the defeat, the Persians tightened control over their territories in Asia Minor.
First Persian Invasion (492 BC)
- Initiated by Darius I of Persia, primarily as a response to the earlier Athenian support to the Ionian revolt.
- The Persian forces controlled regions like Thrace and Macedon, but their fleet was destroyed by a storm, causing a full halt on the invasion.
Second Persian Invasion (490 BC)
- This was also led by Darius I, with his son in law Mardonius taking over after Darius's death.
- The Persians took control over Eretria but were defeated at the Battle of Marathon by an Athenian-led force, a defining moment in the formation of a distinct Greek identity.
Interwar Period (490β480 BC)
- During this period, various political changes occurred in Athens.
- Themistocles argued for the rebuilding and expansion of the Athenian navy, foreseeing a future Persian threat.
Third Persian Invasion (480β479 BC)
- Initiated by Xerxes I, son of Darius, for revenge and the desire to incorporate Greece into his empire.
- The famous battles of Thermopylae, Artemisium, Salamis, Plataea, and Mycale were fought during this invasion.
- Famous for the heroic defence by 300 Spartans at Battle of Thermopylae.
- The Persian army was eventually defeated at the Battle of Plataea and their navy at the Battle of Mycale, marking the end of the invasion.
Question: Who led the Ionian Revolt against the Persian rule and what was the significant consequence of its failure for the Ionian states?
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