The Persians and the Greeks: Crash Course World History #5 (11:38)
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 01:15 What is one reason why a lot of people today might think poorly of the Persian Empire?
- 02:50 Why does John Green suggest it was pretty good to live under Persian rule?
- 05:01 Which Greek playwright and comedian popularized poop jokes?
- 09:07 What were some injustices in the Greek city-states?
- 10:30 John Green asks, “did the right side win the Persian Wars?” What is some evidence he gives for each side of this debate?