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Question
Show the major events in the story of Pheidippides on a ‘time-line’.
Solution
- Persians get ready to attack Athens.
- Messenger Pheidippides sent to seek help from Sparta but Spartans unwilling.
- Battle between Persians and Athenians begin.
- Athenians emerge victorious.
- Before the news of victory reaches Athens, Persians plan to take over Athens.
- Athenian Generals plan to defend Athens by letting Athenians know of the victory.
- Pheidippides entrusted responsibility.
- Braving all odds, an exhausted Pheidippides completes the journey.
- Delivers the message but collapses due to exertion and loses his life.
- Marathon included in the Olympic Games - (the games which were stated in Greece) in honour of Pheidippides.
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