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What caused the people of Athens to join forces with their rival city-states Sparta in 480bc?
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What marked the end of the Peloponnesian War?
The surrender of the beseiged city of Athens to the the Peloponnesian land and naval forces led by Sparta.
How did Anthens and Sparta joined forces to defeat Persia?
they never joined forces
Why in 431 BC did Sparta and other city-states join forces against Athens to fight the war?
After the Persian War, Athens turned the 180 city-states it had led against the Persian Empire into an empire of its own. It then tried to use this power to dominate other city-states. The final straw was when it tried to bankrupt its neighbour Megara, which belonged to the Dorian Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Megara asked for help, Sparta demanded Athens back off, Athens continued and the devastating 27-year Peloponnesian War followed.
Why was it so difficult for Athens and Sparta to defeat each othere?
Each had allies which augmented its power. Athens had an empire of about 180 city-states spread around the eastern Aegean Sea,. It had strong walls, which extended down to the sea, which enabled it to be resupplied during a siege. It also had a superior navy, which gave it the ability to threaten and raid opposing cities of the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta, and to ensure resupply of the city by sea from its empire. The Peloponnesian League had the strongest land forces, and was able to besiege Athens. By whittling don Athens' allies, it progressively reduced Athens' power and resupply, until finally after 27 years of fighting, the Athenian fleet was destroyed (Persia gave money to pay for a Peloponnesian fleet) and Athens was starved into submission.
Was Agamemnon a Greek or a Trojan?
He was a Greek, the King of Sparta and leader of the Greek forces which attacked Troy.
What caused the lack of trust between Sparta and Athens?
The caused of lack of trust between Athens and Sparta were suspicion. As Athenian empire became rich and powerful, other city-states such as Sparta grew suspicious of it aim. Led by Sparta, they start join forces against Athens.
How was Sparta different from any other city states?
Sparta had the best military forces, enough to take out Athens.
When Xerxes invaded Greece what city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
What did the Athens and Sparta have in common?
Athens and Sparta both had very efficient fighting forces and and were the two powerhouse cities in Greece.
Who was the strongest military out of Rome Sparta or Athens?
Sparta by far. The Sparta's military forces dominated during their glory days, and no one stood in their path.
When Xerxes invaded Greece what two city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invaded Greece what two city stated joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invading Greece what two city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invaded Greece what two city state joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When xerxes invade Greece what two city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invaders Greece what two city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invaded Greece what two city states join forces?
Sparta and Athens
