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When the Ionian Greek city-states revolted against Persian rule, Eretria and Athens sent contingents to aid them. They advance to the Persian provincial capital of Sardis and burnt it, also despoiling the city's gods. Persian king Darius vowed retribution, and when the Persians captured Athens 2o years lated they returned the favour.
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Why did the very different cultures of Athens and Sparta from an alliance?
They formed an alliance because they wanted to rebel against the Persians. Athens had all the brains and Sparta had all the war like abilities. Athens needed someone that was good in war. Even though Athens had a strong army it was still too small to over ride the Persian Empire. The Persians were a common enemy for Athens and Sparta. They both had something in common; liking the Persians. So the more people Athens had in their army the more likely it is for Athens to win. In the end Athens does win the war against the Persians but there are many more wars the Athenians and the Persians have had against each other.
How did the battle of thermopylae help Athens even though though greeks lost?
It did not. Athens was occupied by the Persians, its people evacuated and given refuge in southern Greek cities and its forces were embarked on its fleet to help defeat the Persians at sea.
Anthens victory over the Persians resulted in the forming of the?
'Anthens' ???? I think you mean 'Athens'.
Why did the marathon start?
The Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE was where Athens fought off the Persian King Darius. The Persians kept invading Greece for personal gain, and eventually Greece had enough and attacked the Persians back.
Why were the Greeks able to beat Persians in the battle of marathon?
It was the army of Athens and its ally Plataia. They waited until the Persians were loading their cavalry on ships and attacked the inferior Persian infantry left without their cavalry support.
When did the Persians defeat Athens?
They did npt defeat Athens.
Did the Athens defeat the Persians?
no
Brought Democracy To Athens?
Persians
What happened in the battle of marathon?
The Persians Battled Against The Athens. It was battled in Greece. Also in 1490! And the Athens Won.(:
Why did the very different cultures of Athens and Sparta from an alliance?
They formed an alliance because they wanted to rebel against the Persians. Athens had all the brains and Sparta had all the war like abilities. Athens needed someone that was good in war. Even though Athens had a strong army it was still too small to over ride the Persian Empire. The Persians were a common enemy for Athens and Sparta. They both had something in common; liking the Persians. So the more people Athens had in their army the more likely it is for Athens to win. In the end Athens does win the war against the Persians but there are many more wars the Athenians and the Persians have had against each other.
Who sacked Athens in the year 480 BCE?
The Persians sacked Athens in 480 BCE .
Who started the war between Sparta and Athens?
The Persians
Who were the Persians led by when they destroyed Athens?
King Xerxes I.
What about ancient Athens?
There are many things to know about ancient athens, they conquered the Persians but were defeated by sparta
Who did the Athens and Spartans unite to defeat?
The Persians who was led by Xerxes .
Who was Sparta and Athens main enemy across the sea?
Persians
Who marched south and burned Athens to the ground?
Xerxes/The persians
