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When the The Persian Wars started when Emperor Darius I began an invasion of Greece. What caused Darius to decide to attack Greece?
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When the Greek city-states within the Persian Empire in Asia Minor revolted in 499 BCE, mainland Greece cities Eretria and Athens sent military force to assist this Ionian Revolt. After the revolt was put down, Darius decided to punish these cities and sent an expedition. This was repelled at Marathon, so Darius decided that the only way to stop the mainland Greek city-states disturbing the peace in his empire was to bring them under control of a Persian governor. He began bribing the cities, and planned an invasion to bring the others under control, but died and the project was taken on by his successor Xerxes.
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∙ 6y agoThey began in 499 BCE when the Greek Ionian city-states in Asia Minor revolted against Persian rule, and spread to mainland Greece.
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King Darius I .
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Darius.
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The answer is Darius, I needed this answer for a homework sheet and when I found the answer I decided to come back and help you.
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