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The Greeks never wanted to defeat the Persians,they rather responded in an attack by them and their ruler Xerxis.It started as a defensive war and escalated in taking the conflict deep into the Persian empire.
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∙ 15y agoThe Greeks never wanted to defeat the Persians,they rather responded in an attack by them and their ruler Xerxis.It started as a defensive war and escalated in taking the conflict deep into the Persian empire.
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∙ 10y agoPersia had attempted to enforce peace amongst the Greek city-states to stop fighting spilling over into its empire as there were a couple of hundred Greek cities within its empire.
The Greek city repelled a Persian invasion and then fought to free the ones within the Persian Empire. The fighting went on for fifty years 499-449 BCE, after which Persia left them to go on fighting amongst themselves.
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What empire did Alexander push back and ultimately destroy?
He took over the Persian Empire. He didn't destroy it as he wanted it in good condition for himself.
Philip wanted to conquer the Persian Empire Was he successful?
He was assassinated just before his departure for the conquest, and his son Alexander took over and succeeded.
What was the cause of the invasion of the Persian Empire?
Having subdued his opponents in mainland Greece and elected Hegemon of Greece, Phillip II of Macedon wanted to stop the Persian interference in Greek affairs and exact payback for the Persian invasions in the 5th Century BCE (and incidentally of course gain an empire). He was assassinated before he set out, and his son Alexander carried out his father's plan.
How did Darius improve the Persian Empire?
He gave them wealth, food, and more.Darius also let them keep their religion, laws, and wanted to take a man from I think about 18-late 40's to defend his empire at war.
Why did Achilles ask his mother to ask Zeus to help the Trojans defeat the Greeks?
to regain the honor the king took from him when he took away his honor, therefore Achilles wanted the king to suffer how he did.
Why did the Greeks want to defeat the Persians?
The Greeks never wanted to defeat the Persians,they rather responded in an attack by them and their ruler Xerxis.It started as a defensive war and escalated in taking the conflict deep into the Persian empire.
Why was a battle of marathon important for the Greeks?
Because the Persian Army wanted to defeat the Greek city-states that supported the uprisings in Ionia, part of modern-day Turkey, against the Persian Empire.
Why was the battle marathon important for the Greeks?
Because the Persian Army wanted to defeat the Greek city-states that supported the uprisings in Ionia, part of modern-day Turkey, against the Persian Empire.
Why did Philip want to conquer the Greeks then be allies with them?
He wanted to use the Greeks to augment his military power to take over the Persian Empire.
Why did phillip 2 invade greece?
He wanted to make his kingdom strong enough to defeat the mighty persian empire.
Why did Philip II invade Greece?
Philip II invaded Greece to expand his territory and assert his dominance over the Greek city-states. He aimed to gain control of the region's resources and secure his position as a major power in the Mediterranean. Additionally, Philip saw the opportunity to weaken Greek city-states and prevent them from uniting against him.
Why did Alexander launched surprise attack against Persians near issus?
The attack was no surprise - the two armies were confronting each other. Alexander wanted to defeat the Persian army to gain control of the Persian empire.
What area did Sparta promise the Persian empire?
During the Peloponnesian War between Athens and its empire and the Peloponesian League led by Sparta, the Peloponnesian League received assistance from the Persian Empire which wanted to remove the intrusion of Athes into the Persian Empire via the Greek cities in Asia Minor which it had controlled. The defeat of Athens left these cities exposed and Persia was able to resume control of them and restore peace within its boundaries.
What was the important trade route that the Greeks wanted form troy?
The city of Troy was in Anatolia. The Greeks wanted to control the Persian Royal Road which was a 1,500 mile trade route into Persia.
Why did the Persian Empire conquer Egypt?
They wanted to have adult fun with the egyptians women
What was one goal the Alexander the Great wanted to accomplish?
Conquest of the Persian Empire.
How was the defeat of the Ottoman Empire a hallow vitory?
the ottoman empire was defeated because somebody wanted it to be gone
