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1. 1.

   What act of defiance by Athens and Sparta did Xerxes desire to avenue?

2. 2.

   What preparations did the Athenians make for the war? Who advised them?

3. 3.

   Why did Greece send spies to Persia? How were they treated by Xerxes?

4. 4.

   What was the first message the oracle of Delphi gave? How was the second message interpreted by the Athenians?

5. 5.

   Explain the strategies for defence at Thermopylae against the Persians? Who lead the army here?

6. 6.

   Describe the first conflict between the Greeks and Persians that took place at sea. How did the Greeks prove they were wayfaring sailors immediately after this?