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Where was the Parthenon constructed after the Athenian victory over?
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On the Acropolis of Athens after peace was made with Persia in 449 BCE - it's construction tool from 447 BCE to 438 BCE and misused the money paid by the Greek cities for defence against the Persians after the war was over.
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What was the major reason for the Sparta victory over Athens?
Persia provided The Spartan league with the money to build a war fleet which could outmatch the hitherto superior Athenian fleet.
Who was the athenian runner who spread the news of the victory of the Persians an Marathon?
It was 18,000 Athenian warriors who ran back after their successful battle at Marathon to protect Athens from assault by sea in their absence. They ran back when they realised that the Persian cavalry was heading to Athens on ships. They ran the 26 miles, arriving just as the Persian cavalry was disembarking to take the city. There is a fake story that Pheidippides ran back to tell of the Marathon victory. He was already dead, dying from exhaustion after running to Sparta to summon them to held repel the Persian invasion.
What Olympic event comes from the victory over the Persians at the battle of marathon?
The Marathon run commemorates the run of 18,000 Athenian soldiers, who ran back the 26 miles to Athens after defeating the Persian infantry at Marathon, in order to defend the city against an attack by the Persian cavalry which was being shipped around to Athens by sea while the Athenian army was engaged at Marathon.
Who expanded the antenian empire for over 30 years?
The Athenian statesman and military commander who expanded the Athenian empire for 30 years was Pericles.
What is the full form of vj?
Victory in Japan (as opposed to VE: Victory in Europe)
Why did the Athenians build the Parthenon?
Celebrate victory over the Persians
What was the purpose to build the Parthenon?
to celebrate the victory over the Persians
Who is the athenian runner who spread the news of the victory over the Persians at marathon?
Pheidippides
Describe the importance of the Parthenon?
it was very important because i don't know
What is the Parthenon built for?
It was built as a temple to the patron goddess of Athens, Athena. She was also known as Athena Parthenos or Athena the maiden which is why its called the Parthenon. It was also built to celebrate a significant victory by Athens over the Persian army who had almost beaten the Athenian when they invaded Athens a few years before. Many Athenian buildings were destroyed by fire during the Persian war and the Athenian ruler Pericles launched a big programme of building to make the city beautiful.
How did the Athenian empire develop after its victory over Persia in 490 BC?
They killed each other.
Why was the Athenian victory in the battle at Marathon significant?
The Greek victory proved that their superior armor and tactics would persevere over a numerically superior enemy .
What was not true of the Athenian victory over the Persians in 490 BCE?
It was not a durable victory, as it incentivated the Persians to mount a full scale invasion in 480 BCE.
What was the effect did the athenian runner have on the battle of marathon?
"Nike!" The runner announced "Victory!" over the Persians at the battle of Marathon .
Where is Parthenon on the map?
The original Parthenon, now just ruins, is located in Athens, Greece. There is a replica of the Parthenon in Nashville, TN at Centennial Park, and has a very cool history over time. Additional information, a Nashville artist, Alan LeQuire, created a replica of Athena which stands in the temple of the Parthenon. A large part of the replica is a museum and all is open to the public.
What did the Spartans do after they became allies with the Persians?
They used Persian financial support to build a fleet to gain victory over the Athenian empire in the Peloponnesian War.
How did the Athenian empire develop after its victory over Persia in Marathon?
There was no Athenian empire at the battle of Marathon. Athens fought there with one minor ally Plataia. Athens developed an empire 50 years later from the anti-Persian alliance known as the Delian League.
