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Battle of Salamis Word Scramble

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The Battle of Salamis in 480 BC was a pivotal naval battle that played a crucial role in the outcome of the Greco-Persian Wars. To better understand the strategic maneuvers and key terms involved in this historic event, test your knowledge with our word scramble game!

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms related to the Battle of Salamis
  • No time limit, but a limited number of moves available
  • Use spells to gain extra moves and conquer the game
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Persian Empire
The Battle of Salamis was a major naval battle between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.
naval
The Battle of Salamis was a naval battle fought in the straits between the island of Salamis and the Greek mainland.
strategically
Salamis was a strategically important location for controlling naval access to Athens.
trireme
The Greek navy consisted of triremes, which were fast and maneuverable warships.
Xerxes
Xerxes was the king of Persia who led the invasion of Greece that culminated in the Battle of Salamis.
decisive
The Greek victory at the Battle of Salamis was a decisive turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars.
tactics
The Greeks used clever tactics to outmaneuver the larger Persian fleet at Salamis.
strait
The Battle of Salamis took place in the narrow strait between Salamis and the Greek mainland.
Allies
Many Greek city-states allied together to fight against the Persian invasion, including at the Battle of Salamis.

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