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Why did Persian conquer Greece?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Persia did not conquer Greece. Persia attempted to conquer Greece but the invasion was repelled. Earlier, Greeks had fought against Persia in the Ionian Revolt, and the Persian invasion was intended as retribution for the violation of Persian temples.

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